Revolution Key Battles and Events

Revolution Key Battles and Events

Lexington and Concord - Paul Revere's Ride
Fort Ticonderoga
Bunker Hill
Common Sense Pamphlet

Multiple Select

Define Patriot. Check all that apply.

• Someone who believed in the cause for independence

• Someone who may choose to fight for the militia

• Someone who remained loyal to the King

• Someone who fought for the British Army

Multiple Choice

"a word that shall echo for evermore" tells us what?

• he rode in order to be famous

• his ride is not important now

• his voice was loud and strong

• His message will be remembered

Multiple Choice

Why was Paul Revere’s midnight ride significant in American history?

• It warned the colonists of British troop movements

• It started the American Revolution

• It ended the war

• It was a fictional event

Multiple Choice

Summarize the key point of Patrick Henry's argument regarding British military presence.

• The British military presence is a sign of peace.

• The British military presence is a threat to colonial freedom.

• The British military presence is necessary for protection.

• The British military presence is irrelevant to the colonies.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775?

• It provided the colonists with much-needed artillery

• It marked the end of the war

• It resulted in a major British victory

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What were some of the advantages the militia had over the British?

• More ammunition

• They held the higher ground

• They had cannons and more men

Multiple Choice

What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"

• Shoot randomly at the enemies eyes

• Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark

• Shoot over their heads and at those behind them

• Shoot them in the eyes so they can't see

Multiple Choice

What did Paine persuade the colonists that the country needed?

• liberty and equality

• peace and equality

• rights and peace

• war and justice