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American Revolution (Beginning with Paul Revere's Ride) 5th Grade
American Revolution (Beginning with Paul Revere's Ride) 5th Grade
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#Revolution #5th Grade
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1
William Prescott told his men,
"Build a fort in the morning when the soldiers wake up."
"Don't fire until you see their guns."
"Stay at the top of the hill no matter what."
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
2
John Paul Jones...
was at the Battle of Saratoga.
died in a battle at sea.
beat the British Navy in a battle.
is a country singer.
3
In the Treaty of Paris, Britain finally...
cut ties with France.
read it.
acknowledged the USA as an independent nation.
ended the Civil War.
4
When Nathan Hale was caught spying on the British and sentenced to death, he said,
"Let me go! You Lobsterbacks!"
"I only regret that you caught me."
I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country.
"I only want to go home to my mom."
5
When was the Declaration of Independence finally approved?
July 4, 2016
December 25, 1776
July 4, 1776
May 5, 1775
6
What strategy was used in the Battle of Yorktown?
no strategy was used.
the Battleship strategy.
The Iron Claw strategy.
Surrounding the British from all sides was the strategy.
7
The British soldiers retreated twice before...
losing the Battle of Bunker Hill.
taking control of Breed's Hill.
running away from Breed's Hill.
taking the supplies from Bunker Hill.
8
The Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga and captured badly needed...
food
cannons
clothing
guns
9
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered to be a turning point for the Continental Army?
The French decided to help the Continental Army.
All of the Above
The Continental Army beat the British.
The world became convinced that the Americans could win!
10
The soldiers went to Valley Forge to...
celebrate their victory at Saratoga.
rest for the winter.
see if their families would visit them.
have the chance to meet Martha Washington.
11
The Second Continental Congress made the following decisions
except
which one?
Send the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
Build a Fort in Canton, Ohio.
Formed the Continental Army
Chose George Washington to lead the Continental Army.
12
What happened to the British soldiers on their retreat from Concord?
British soldiers were shot at from houses, trees, etc.
Patriots fired at them as they tried to march back to Boston
All of the above.
250 British soldiers had either been wounded or killed.
13
When the British reached Concord, why couldn't they find the military supplies?
Women hid them.
They were blind.
The store was closed.
There weren't any supplies.
14
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet designed to convince people independence was needed. It's called
Give me liberty!
Independence, the Right Choice
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
15
A mercenary is a...
German soldier
Hired soldier (paid to fight)
Pastor
Hessian
16
Anyone who signed the Declaration of Independence was considered to be...
A Loyalist
A traitor to King George III
A minuteman
A friend of England
17
Who fired the first shot at Lexington?
Nobody knows
A British Soldier
A minuteman
Paul revere
18
What hill did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place on?
Benny Hill
Breed's Hill
Bunker Hill
Boston Hill
19
Why was the treaty between the USA and Britain called the Treaty of Paris?
It was a peace treaty between Paris and the USA.
It was signed in France.
It freed Paris of any responsibility in the war.
William Paris signed it.
20
Benedict Arnold is a famous traitor because...
It was on TV.
He switched sides during the Revolution. USA then British.
He was short.
Everyone liked his name.
21
What was the nickname of the first shot fired at Lexington?
Lobsterback shot
War starter
Minuteman markmanship
Shot heard round the world
22
Which battle is considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Pennsylvania
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
23
The American Revolution began in...
Boston, 1776
Chicago, 1920
Lexington, 1775
Philadelphia, 1800
24
The Battle of Trenton was a sneak attack on the Hessians, and occurred the day after...
Halloween
yesterday
Christmas
Easter
25
April 1775
Who rode from Boston to Lexington to Concord to warn that the Redcoats were coming?
Paul Revere
William Dawes
Samuel Prescott
All three did!
26
Why is Paul Revere the most famous of the three riders?
He got caught by the British.
He was the bravest.
He was the oldest.
He was well known in 1775.
27
Which battle was the last major battle of the Revolution?
Yorktown
Ticonderoga
Saratoga
Philadelphia
28
Before the Battle at Lexington, John Parker told the minutemen...
"Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war-
"Let's roll!"
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
"Get them British!"
29
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
30
Fighting took place in the South.
False
True
