Beginnings of Revolution!

Which of the following best describes the British soldiers in Fort Ticonderoga during the seizure?

• They fled the fort
• They defeated the Americans
• They didn't fight at all
• They fought valiantly

Define patriot.

• colonists who supported the British King
• Colonists who supported independence
• Colonists who didn't choose sides

Who was chosen as the General of the Continental Army?

• Paul Revere
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• John Hancock

When was America declared independent?

• October 26th, 2014
• July 31st, 1842
• July 4th, 1776
• January 7th,1777

What is a Loyalist?

• Someone loyal to the colonies
• Someone Loyal to the British
• Someone loyal to the patriots
• Someone loyal to Green Mountain Boys

Who were the colonial leaders that the British wanted to arrest at Lexington and Concord?

• John Hancock and Sam Adams
• George Washington and Sam Adams
• John Hancock and George Washington
• Paul Revere and William Dawes

Who warned the militia at Lexington that the British were coming?

• Paul Revere
• William Dawes
• George Washington
• Sam Adams

Which person who later became an infamous traitor helped to capture For Ticonderoga?

• George Washington
• Sam Adams
• Samuel Prescott
• Benedict Arnold

Which battle was won without firing a single shot?

• Lexington and Concord
• Bunker Hill
• Fort Ticonderoga
• Breed's Hill

Where did the Continental Congress meet?

• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Boston
• Mount Vernon