A New Nation Week 3

A New Nation Week 3

​Use the next five slides from class to answer the following questions.

Multiple Choice

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of which war?

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

• American Revolution

• World War II

Multiple Choice

At the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the British were wanting to capture important members of what group/organization?

• Sons of Liberty 

• Night Riders

• Loyalists

• Liberty's Kids

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Battle of Bunker hill took place on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The British wanted Breeds Hill and Bunker hill because they provided a pretty view of Boston Harbor.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Patriots had to retreat from the Battle of Bunker Hill. Technically, the British won the battle, however, they lost twice as many men as the Patriots.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• October 19, 1777

• July 4th, 1776

• December 7th, 1941

• May 4th, 1770

Multiple Choice

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• The Native Americans wanted their land back.

• To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.

• To state that the 13 colonies were declaring their independence from Great Britain

• The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.

Multiple Choice

What was the final major battle of the American Revolution? (Where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington)?

• Battle of Ticonderoga

• Battle of Charleston

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the British soldiers in Fort Ticonderoga during the seizure?

• They fled the fort
• They defeated the Americans
• They were sleeping

• They fought valiantly

Multiple Choice

Capturing Fort Ticonderoga was important to the American war effort

• because the colonists gained artillery (weapons) for future battles.

• because it harbored a large navy.
• because it contained a large amount of gold.
• because Sam Adams and John Hancock were held prisoner there.