American Revolution

2 more reasons the British lost the war: sloppy strategy, underestimated the Americans

The American Revolutionary War ended in 1783

Who were the colonist who remained loyal to the British and did not want independence?

The British began taxing the colonists after they lost the American Revolution.

What did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonists to fight for independence from Britain? (choose the best answer)

The French allied with the Amercians after the victory at Saratoga

The Marquis de Lafayette helped the Americans fight the British

Which Prussian general helped organize and train the Continetal Army?

The British had the advantage of having the ability to manufacture supplies and weapons

incident where British soldies panicked, shot & killed 5 colonists and is considered the 1st violence of the Revolution

2 more reasons the British lost the war: the Americans had superior training & weapons, the Americans had a better navy

Who was the leader of England during the American Revolution?

Which battle began the American Revolution with "the shot heard 'round the world?"

2 reasons the British lost the war: they didn't have any support form their allies, they were overconfident.

George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army

What was the purose of the Second Continental Congress? (choose best answer)

The Declaration asked for peace between the colonists and the Bristish

All of the following are taxes imposed by the British, except:

Which battle led to the British surrender and the end of the Revolution?

Marquis de Lafayette helped General Cornwallis fight against the Americans

Which country allied with the Americans in their fight for independence?

The British began taxing the colonies after tehy fought in which war?

What law forced the colonists to provide food and shelter to the British troops?

Lexington and Concord was the last battle of the Revolution?

The Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of what document?

Which Acts were passed in response theo the Boston Tea Party?

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because it:

The British had the advantage of having a professional experienced military

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

An advantage of the Americans was that fighting happened on their own land

The British had the advantage of the largest navy in the world

What is the meaning of "No taxation without representation?"

The Declaration of Independence told the British that the Americans were separating and were now their own country.

What event happend after the Tea Act?

The British won the American Revolutionary War

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Second Continental Congress?

The British began taxing the colonistsafter the French and Indian War

Which law required a tax on every peice of printed papaer?

The phrase "no taxation without representation" began after the passage of the Stamp Act.

What Enlightenment philosopher inspired Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of INdependence?

The Battle of Yorktown was the last Battle of the American Revolutionary War.