Unit 5

Front

Which city did Britain want to seize weapons from, leading to the "Shot Heard Around the World"?

Back

Concord

Front

Who rode through the night to warn the minutemen that the British were coming?

Back

Paul Revere

Front

What did the minutemen do after the Battle of Lexington?

Back

Retreated to Concord

Front

What was the outcome of the battle at Concord?

Back

The minutemen defeated the British

Front

Who was appointed as the leader of the Continental Army?

Back

George Washington

Front

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

Back

A final attempt to restore peace with King George III

Front

What was the main argument made in "Common Sense"?

Back

Citizens, not kings, should make the laws.

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence? Preamble, Grievances, Conclusion

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Which British General forced Washington's troops to retreat and leave New York during the Battle of Long Island?

Back

William Howe

Front

What happened to Patriot Nathan Hale after he was caught by the British as a spy?

Back

He was hung by the British.