Beginning of the Revolutionary War

Battles of the Revolutionary War, Part 1

Before we Start: Quick Review Questions!

Multiple Choice

Which group of people sided with King George the III?

• Patriots
• Sam Adams
• Loyalists
• Sons of Liberty

Multiple Choice

Place these events in order: a- Boston Tea Party, b- Paul Revere's Ride, c-Stamp Act, d- French and Indian War

• c, d, b, a

• b, c, a, d

• d, c, a, b

• a, b, d, c

Multiple Choice

This group was formed by ____________________. ___________________ dressed as Mohawks and dumped tea in the harbor. 

• John Adams; Women
• Samuel Adams; Sons of Liberty
• Ben Franklin; Sons of Liberty
• Paul Revere; Sons of Liberty

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the "Shot Heard 'Round the World"?

• The colonists refused to pay new tariffs on tea from Great Britain.

• It made all of the dogs in the neighborhood bark.

• It officially began the Revolutionary War.

Multiple Choice

Who did the Second Continental Congress choose to be in charge of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• John Jay

• Samuel Adams

Poll

Your reaction to the "Did You Know?" fact just before this...

• Woooooooow

• Actually, that's pretty interesting

• Chicken wing, chicken wing...

• Fascinating! Tell me more!

Open Ended

What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, "Common Sense"?

Multiple Choice

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and what day do we celebrate America's freedom?

• Thomas Paine; June 4, 1776

• Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776

• Thomas Jefferson; July 2, 1776

Open Ended

Why was France willing to help the colonists after their defeat of the British during the Battles at Saratoga?

Multiple Select

What did the other countries provide that helped the colonists after the Battles of Saratoga? (Check ALL that apply)

• money

• ships/navy

• food & clothing

• tactics & discipline