Start of the American Revolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a reason why colonists might have begun planning for war?

• To gain independence from British rule

• To expand their territory westward

• To increase trade with other countries

• To improve relations with Native Americans

Multiple Choice

What significant event took place at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The first meetings of the Continental Congress

• The Boston Tea Party

• The drafting of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which two towns were involved in the first battles of the American Revolution?

• New York and Philadelphia

• Boston and Salem

• Lexington and Concord

• Charleston and Savannah

Open Ended

How did the outcomes of Lexington and Concord influence the morale of the American colonists?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the battles of Lexington and Concord are correct?

• The British were forced to retreat at Concord

• Eight colonists were killed at Lexington

• The colonists lost all their weapons at Concord

• The victory at Concord gave the colonists hope

Multiple Choice

Who was Sybil Ludington and what was significant about her midnight ride?

• She was a British spy who warned the British army.

• She was a young patriot who rode to alert American militia.

• She was a famous poet who wrote about the Revolution.

• She was a general in the Continental Army.