American Revolution Battles day 1

Review

Multiple Choice

Who wrote a pamphlet about the need for the colonies to declare independence from Britain?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Multiple Choice

What was this pamphlet called?

• The Pamphlet of Truth
• The Revolutionary Pamphlet
• Common Sense

• The Secret Pamphlet

Multiple Choice

Why did Common Sense appeal to so many colonists?

• It presented arguments for independence from Britain in a clear and simple language.

• It provided a detailed analysis of the economic benefits of independence.
• It offered a detailed plan for governing the colonies after independence.

• It emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with Britain.

Multiple Choice

What changed the purpose of the war?

• A new military strategy
• Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense

• A shift in public opinion

Multiple Choice

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

How many parts is the Declaration of Independence divided into?

• 5
• 1
• 3

• 4

Reorder

Place the parts of the Declaration of Independence in order.

• Preamble

• Declaration of Rights

• List of Grievences

• Dissolving of the Bonds

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

American Revolution Battles

New York to Princeton

Multiple Choice

Where does British General Howe return to attack the colonies?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Yorktown

Multiple Choice

Who is the commanding officer of the Continental Army at the battles of New York?

• William Howe

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Charles Cornwallis

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the battles of New York?

• Colonists pushed the British out of New York

• British pushed the Colonists out of New York

• it resulted in a draw (neither side won)

• The colonists were forced to retreat out of New York after several defeats

Multiple Choice

What side dominated at the early battle of New York?

• the colonists

• the British

Multiple Choice

What river did the British gain control of?

• Delaware

• Allegheny

• Monongahela

• Hudson

Multiple Choice

What valuable lesson did George Washington learn after the Battle of New York?

• The British are poor planners when it comes to battle.

• The importance of retreating to fight another day.

• That the Continental Army could easily defeat the British in open-field battles.

• Continue to fight until there are no more Patriots left.

Multiple Choice

Where did Washington and his army retreat to that they believe that the British will have difficulty reaching them?

• New York

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

Battles of New York

Key People
-George Washington: Commander of the Continental Army
-William Howe: British General leading the forces against the Americans

Battle Overview

Battle of Brooklyn
Battle of Fort Washington

British sought to gain control of the Hudson River. Why???

Battle Outcome/Importance

British captured New York City-creating base operations
American morale declined
Washington learned the importance of retreating to fight another day.
Was this a British or American victory?