American Revolution

Where was the first two battles of the American Revolution fought (in order)?

• Concord, Lexington
• Lexington, Concord
• Trenton, Saratoga

Why did the first battle take place? 

• The British wanted the Colonists's weapons. 
• The Colonists were tired of the British. 

Why were the Americans able to win the battle of Concord? 

• They asked the British to leave. 
• They used guerilla tactics. 

Why was the victory at Fort Ticonderoga important? 

• The British captured the Colonists's weapons. 
• The Colonists captured the British weapons. 

Who was chosen to lead the Continental army? 

• Lincoln
• Adams
• Washington
• Lee

What happened to the American army in New York? 

• They lost but managed to escape. 
• They won. 
• They starved to death. 
• They were surrounded and had to surrender. 

Who were the Hessians? 

• German allies
• German mercenaries
• Irish immigrants
• American colonists

What was Washington's plan at Trenton? 

• To surround the Hessians and wait until they surrendered
• To surprise the Hessians

Why was Saratoga known as the turning point in the war? 

• The French joined the British side. 
• The French joined the American side. 

What was one reason the British tried to overtake the South? 

• There were a lot of Loyalists. 
• There were a lot of Patriots.