Unit 2: Lesson 5 American Revolution Events

Open Ended

What is Patrick Henry trying to persuade the colonists to do?

Open Ended

How does Patrick Henry use emotion to strengthen his argument?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a cause-and-effect relationship?

• An event that happens without any reason.

• A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event (the effect) happen.

• Two unrelated events occurring at the same time.

• A series of random events.

Hotspot

Which of following were effects of the Boston Tea Party? Select THREE correct answers.

Labelling

Label each numbered image correctly.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Tea Act II

Tea Act

Sons of Liberty

Intolerable Acts

Stamp Act

Quartering Act

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George ​

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was the leader of the ​

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Army. He later became the first ​

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of the United States.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?

• It marked the end of the war.

• It convinced France to join the war as an ally.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a direct effect of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783?

• The United States was recognized as an independent nation.

• The British won the Battle of Yorktown.

• The U.S. Constitution was written in 1781.

• The American Revolution began.

Open Ended

Based on the text, I believe __________ had the greatest impact on the outcome of the war because __________.

Open Ended

Why was Paul Revere’s ride important to the American Revolution?

Open Ended

How do you think Paul Revere felt during his midnight ride?

Open Ended

What would have happened if Revere had been captured?

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the British military leaders decided to seize the supplies in Concord?

• They wanted to capture Paul Revere

• They feared the local militias were preparing for action

• They needed more food for their soldiers

• They wanted to occupy Boston

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals or groups were involved in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

• Patriot militia

• British soldiers

• French allies

• Native American tribes

Open Ended

Describe the importance of the Battle of Saratoga in the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?

• It marked the end of the war.

• It convinced France to support the Patriots.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It resulted in the capture of New York City.

Open Ended

How did the Battle of Saratoga lead to French aid for the Patriots?

Open Ended

Why do you think the soldiers remained at Valley Forge despite the harsh conditions? Use the sentence stem to compose your answer.

I think the soldiers remained at Valley Forge because…

Open Ended

Based on the Background Essay, describe the challenges the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge.

Open Ended

Based on your analysis of Documents A-D, how would you label your buckets? 

Hint: Think about the options you have to choose from in order to answer the question.

Open Ended

Complete the Thesis stem: 

Should I quit? I have decided to ____________ for three main reasons: 1________________, 2_______________, and 3________________.

Open Ended

Which event do you believe had the greatest impact on the Patriots winning their independence from Great Britain? Explain the reason(s) for your choice. Use the sentence stem to develop your answer.

I believe _________________had the greatest impact on the Patriots winning their independence because…

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main objective of this lesson?

• To memorize dates of the American Revolution

• To explain and evaluate key events of the American Revolution and their impact

• To list all battles of the American Revolution

• To compare the American Revolution to other wars

Open Ended

How did key events of the American Revolution influence the outcome of the war and the founding of the United States?