5.7 Major Battles and Events During the War

Multiple Choice

Why was the Revolutionary War significant for the American colonies?

• It led to the colonies gaining independence from Britain.

• It resulted in the colonies joining the British Empire.

• It caused the colonies to lose their land.

• It ended all wars in America.

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the formation of the Continental Army and who was chosen to lead it?

• The First Continental Congress, led by Benjamin Franklin

• The Second Continental Congress, led by George Washington

• The Declaration of Independence, led by Thomas Jefferson

• The Battle of Bunker Hill, led by Horatio Gates

Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct results of the Declaration of Independence being approved on July 4, 1776? (Mark 2 Answers)

• Colonists gained independence from Britain immediately

• The reasons for independence and rights of people were explained

• The Continental Army was formed

• More colonists wanted to separate from Britain

Fill in the Blank

General George Washington led a daring nighttime crossing of the ice-filled ___ River in December 1776.

Fill in the Blank

The harsh winter at Valley Forge made American soldiers ___ for the battles ahead.

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the end of the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Boston Tea Party

Fill in the Blank

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution? The Battle of ____.

Match

Match the following

• Battle of Lexington & Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

Colonists win, turning point

British surrender, war ends

British won, but they lost many soldiers

Revere alerts the British are coming

• Colonists win, turning point

• British surrender, war ends

• British won, but they lost many soldiers

• Revere alerts the British are coming