American Revolution 4th Grade

Front

The last MAJOR battle of the American Revolution was the __________.

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Battle of Yorktown

Front

What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

Back

Lexington and Concord

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as

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Loyalists

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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to list reasons the colonies should be free from England

Front

In order to pay off French and Indian War debt, the British Parliament took what action? Options: Closed the Boston Harbor, Passed new colonial taxes like the Stamp Act, Held a seaside tea party, Allowed the colonists to chose their own governors

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Passed new colonial taxes like the Stamp Act

Front

Who commanded the Continental Army?

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George Washington

Front

Which battle ended the British occupation of New England and convinced France to join the Americans? Options: Vincennes, Saratoga, Yorktown, Serapis

Back

Saratoga

Front

What group tracked new British laws and met to organize and start colonial protests? Options: Writs of Assistance, Sons of Anarchy, Sons of Liberty, Liberty Ladies

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Sons of Liberty

Front

The Battle of Saratoga was significant in the Revolutionary War because it: ended the British threat to the South, guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists, convinced the French to support the Americans, forced the British to withdraw from North America

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convinced the French to support the Americans