Battles of the American Revolution

The ______________ had the British recognize the US as an independent nation.

• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Proclamation of 1763
• Crisis

George Washington was appointed as the ____________ during the American Revolution.

• Father of the US Navy
• British General
• Colonial Spy
• Commander of the Continental Army

After the victory at Saratoga, which country was convinced that the Americans could win the war with Britain?

• Poland
• France
• Germany
• Japan

Who won the Battle of Saratoga?

• The Continental Army
•  The British Army
• Neither side won

Why did the Colonists lose at Bunker Hill?

• They weren't as good. 
• They didn't!
• William Prescott was a poor leader.
• They ran out of ammo.

When Washington crossed the icy Delaware River, where was he planning to attack?

• Trenton & Princeton
• King's Mountain
• Saratoga & Valley Forge
• Bunker Hill 

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Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Francis Marion
• Marquis de Lafeyette
• Thomas Pain

The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to-

• Declare war on Great Britain

• Force Spain to support the Revolutionary War

• Convince Great Britain to abolish slavery

• State the colonists' reasons for separating from Great Britain

According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to-

• Protect the rights of individuals

• Provide strong military leadership

• Protect a nation from foreign invasions

• Ensure the stability of a country's economy

The phrase "shot heard round the world" describes the beginning of the American Revolution in which city?

• Lexington
• Bunker Hill
• Saratoga
• Cowpens