*Journey through the Revolutionary War

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to remember and tell the stories of those who lived through the Revolutionary War?

Multiple Choice

What challenges do you think a soldier might face during the Revolutionary War?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Modern technology issues

• Traveling by airplane

• Fighting with robots

Multiple Choice

Why did the Patriots in Massachusetts begin to collect and store military supplies in Concord?

• They wanted to attack the British in Boston.

• They were preparing their militias for possible fighting.

• They were planning to invade Canada.

• They were celebrating a recent victory.

Multiple Choice

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, and when did it occur?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776

• The Boston Tea Party on December 16th, 1773

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775

• The Winter at Valley Forge in 1777

Fill in the Blank

Who were the two Patriot leaders that English spies informed General Gage were hiding in Lexington?

Hint: J__n H_____k and S____l A___s

Open Ended

Explain the role of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott in the events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did the colonial minutemen take during the first part of the battle at Lexington?

• They surrendered immediately to the British.

• They tried to stop the British from marching towards Concord.

• They retreated to Boston.

• They set fire to the Lexington Green.

Multiple Choice

What role did the minutemen play during the British retreat from Concord to Boston?

• They attacked the British troops constantly.

• They helped the British troops escape.

• They removed all weapons from Concord.

• They surrendered to the British.

Fill in the Blank

The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17th, _____.

Open Ended

Explain why occupying the high ground around Boston was important for the Patriots during the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Multiple Select

Which actions did the American militia take to prepare for the Battle of Bunker Hill? (choose three)

• Dug trenches

• Built defensive dirt walls

• Set fire to British ships

• Occupied high ground

Multiple Choice

Why did Prescott order his men not to shoot until they saw the whites of the British soldiers' eyes?

• To save ammunition

• To scare the British

• Because it was too dark

• To wait for reinforcements

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the Americans were forced to retreat during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• They were outnumbered

• They ran out of ammunition

• They were surrounded

• They received orders to retreat

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the outcome and impact of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British won the battle but suffered heavy losses.

• The Americans gained confidence despite losing the battle.

• The Patriots learned they could not stand against the British.

• The British proved they were invincible.

Fill in the Blank

The Olive Branch Petition was sent on July ___, 1775.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main actions taken by the 2nd Continental Congress in response to the events in Lexington and Concord?

• They sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III.

• They immediately declared independence from Britain.

• They surrendered to the British army.

• They asked France for military support.

Open Ended

How did the Olive Branch Petition reflect the colonists' attitudes toward King George III and their hopes for the future?

Fill in the Blank

Colonel Henry Knox arrived outside Boston in January 1776 with ___ cannons.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes after the arrival of the cannons at Dorchester Heights?

• The British decided to abandon Boston.

• Boston was free from British control for the first time in 8 years.

• The Continental Army surrendered to the British.

• General Howe was forced to retreat.

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which helped convince Americans to declare independence from England?

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Open Ended

Why do you think Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' was so effective in persuading colonists to support independence?

Open Ended

What is one historical decision you think would have been difficult for a Revolutionary War soldier to make?

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Revolutionary War, why do you think it is important to consider who tells the story of historical events?