Benchmark 1

Front

Where were the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution? Options: Yorktown, Saratoga, Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill

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Lexington and Concord

Front

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

Back

George III

Front

This American victory was the turning point in the war.

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Saratoga

Front

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Surrounded by French and Continental armies, a large British army surrendered here.

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Yorktown

Front

What event is depicted in this image? Options: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill, Lexington and Concord

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Boston Massacre

Front

Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led members of the Sons of Liberty in this protest against taxes.

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Boston Tea Party

Front

Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain: defense of their own land, principles and beliefs, support from France, superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience, strong leadership from men like George Washington?

Back

superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience

Front

The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.

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the Declaration of Independence

Front

What is the name of the first Constitution?

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Articles of Confederation