American Revolution 5th Grade My World

Who was America's first ally?

The goal of the Declaration of Independence was what?

Why did the 2nd Continental Congress feel the need to form a Continental Army?

What was Francis Marion's nickname and why did they call him that?

What pamphlet written by Thomas Paine convinced colonists it was time to declare their independence from Britain?

Paul Revere's ride was important because it warned people that the Redcoats were on their way and what else?

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

These people cooked, carried water, served as spies, and nursed the sick and injured soldiers in the war.

2,500 men died of hunger, cold, and sickness while they were camped at Valley Forge.

Which group voted to form a Continental Army and to send the Olive Branch Petition to King George?

How did King George respond to the Boston Tea Party?

The first two battles of the Revolution were at Lexington and Concord.

The French helped the U.S. by giving them $$, arms, a navy, and blocking the British at the Battle of Yorktown.

What event ended in the destruction of 342 chests of tea by the Sons of Liberty.

Which battle did Burgoyne hope to cut off the Northeast from the rest of the country by controlling the Hudson River?

The British won the Battle at Concord,

Britain won the Battle of Lexington.

This was a tax on paper products in the colonies to help Britain pay their debts after the French & Indian War.

Due to protests and boycotts, the Stamp Act was repealed by Parliament.

What was the last battle of the Revolution?

Most colonists were okay with buying a stamp to pay their tax.

Why were the victories at Trenton and Princeton important?

How did the Battle of Yorktown end?

Which of the following was an advantage the Patriots had over the British?