Revolution and Its Aftermath

Match

Help fill in this recap! Match the following!

• April 1775

• June 1775

• Supported the rebels.

• Supported the British Crown.

• Thomas Jefferson authors the Declaration of Independence (with some help) solidifying the war as a battle for an Independent United States of America.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Battle of Bunker Hill

Patriots

Loyalists

1776

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• 1776

Open Ended

Based on the following descriptions, which side do you think had a better chance of winning? Explain.

Open Ended

Based on what we’ve already learned, what other reasons might have encouraged the French to join the Revolution against the British? 

Hint: seven years war

Open Ended

Use the map to help you answer the following question.

The Americans lost many battles against the British. How do you think they were able to win this one?

Open Ended

Use the map to help you answer the following question.

How does this map show the importance of French support in the Battle of Yorktown?