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USI.6b,6c,6d Key Events and People of the American Revolution USI.6c
USI.6b,6c,6d Key Events and People of the American Revolution USI.6c
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This quiz covers some of the key events of the American Revolution.
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He was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
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In this event colonists taunted British soldiers which ended in colonists being killed.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
3
Why is Saratoga considered the turning point of the Revolution?
Continental Congress decides to separate from Britain.
Following this battle, the Continental Army was established.
France and Spain decide to give support to the colonies.
Britain surrendered to Washington and the Continental Army.
4
What countries provided help to the colonists in their fight against Great Britain?
Netherlands and Spain
Spain and France
France and Portugal
Italy and Holland
5
At which site did General Lord Cornwallis surrender to American troops?
1
2
4
3
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At this battle British troops under General Cornwallis are forced to surrender.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
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Which event took place before the event shown in the picture?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The meeting of the First Continental Congress
The Stamp Act
The Battle of Saratoga
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This former enslaved African American often wrote about the fight for American independence.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Phillis Wheatley
Clara Barton
Abigail Adams
9
He was a member of the Continental Congress who helped gain French support.
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
10
What was the first armed conflict between colonial militia and British troops?
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
11
Select the event that happened first.
Boston Tea Party
Lexington and Concord
Boston Massacre
Battle of Saratoga
12
He gave the "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
13
What is the correct order of the events?
4, 2, 1, 3
3, 4, 1, 2
1, 3, 2, 4
2, 1, 4, 3
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Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
Lord Cornwallis
Lord George III
Lord Edward
Lord Washington
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He was the commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
16
At the beginning of the Revolution which of the following was not a strength for the colonies?
good commanders
knowing the geography of the land
organized, trained troops
determination
17
What is the importance of the date July 4, 1776?
The first major battle of the American Revolution occurred.
The Declaration of Independence was approved and signed.
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to the king.
The American Revolution ended.
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The event in this picture was led by __________.
James Madison
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Alexander Hamilton
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What do people create to protect their rights?
Militias
Communities
Governments
Societies
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Which event directly followed the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Battle of Yorktown
Boston Massacre
Second Continental Congress
Battle of Saratoga
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What was the most important term in the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolution?
organized the government for the United States
recognized the United States as an independent nation
formed the boundaries for each state in the United States
made trade agreements between the United States and Britain
