American Revolution-Battles and End of War

American Revolution-Battles and End of War

Let's review!

Lexington and Concord

The British knew a war was coming and wanted to take weapons away from the colonist. When they went to take them, fighting began. This was "the shot heard round the world."

Saratoga

This battle was the turning point for the American Revolution. This battle convinced the French to help the colonists.

Valley Forge

Valley Forge was not a battle, but it was very important to the American Revolution. The soldiers were trapped over the winter. This gave them time to train to become better soldiers.

Yorktown

This was the last battle of the American Revolution. The colonists blocked Cornwallis (British commander) from getting supplies. They surrendered.

Treaty of Paris 1783

The treaty ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the American colonies.

Terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783

• There would be no more fighting.

• America won its independence from Britain.

• Britain would peacefully withdraw its soldiers from American soil.

• Spain would get Florida.

• America would get Western territory.

Multiple Select

These were the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783 EXCEPT:

• France got Florida.

• America would get Western territory.

• The British would leave America.

• There would be no more fighting.

Multiple Choice

What year does the American Revolution end?

• 1776
• 1783
• 1607
• 1738

Multiple Choice

OFFICIALLY gives colonists independence 

• Declaration of Independence 
• Treaty of Paris
• Yorktown
• 2nd Continental Congress 

Fill in the Blanks

Why were Lexington and Concord important? The Battles of Lexington and Concord were important because

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Multiple Select

What does "the shot heard round the world" mean?

• Being shot was bad.

• It was the first shot fired in a war.

• The world would be watching this war.

• It was a bullet that travelled around the world.

Multiple Choice

The French decided to help the colonists after which battle?

• Lexington

• Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

Multiple Choice

Which country supported the Americans in the fight for Independence?

• Portugal

• France

• Germany

• Holland

Multiple Choice

________ took place during the winter of 1777 to 1778 and more than ⅕ of the soldiers died of disease and/or malnutrition.

• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Valley Forge
• Trenton

Multiple Choice

Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?

• Benedict Arnold

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

Multiple Choice

This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with them (the Americans).
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)

• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Bunker Hill
• Lexington and Concord

Multiple Choice

Battle which ended the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Trenton

After the War

American colonists could now form their own government and make their own laws.

After the War

Becoming independent allowed them to have more friendly economic trade with Britain.

After the War

The American Revolution inspired future Revolutions like in France and Latin America.

After the War

The Western territories were now open to invasion and settlement.