Revolutionary War Review

Which of the following is the most significant result for the colonies winning Revolutionary War?

• It resulted in our freedom and ability to govern ourselves.

• We won a war.

• Other counties were impressed by our winning a war.

• George Washington would always be our President.

How would you describe the winter at Valley Forge?

• cold and challenging

• hot and tropical

• abundance of food and supplies

• a great victory for the Americans

Which of the following distinguished the Battle of Saratoga from previous Revolutionary battles?

• It was the first time the Americans used spies.

• Americans became aware of the British atrocities.

• Its success led to an important foreign alliance.

• It was Benedict Arnold's first battle.

Whom did the Second Continental Congress appoint as commander of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Gage

• John Hancock

• George Washington

Which of the following best describes the minutemen?

• British soldiers ready for battle at a minute's notice.

• British soldiers unprepared for battle.

• Continental soldiers unprepared for battle.

• Continental soldiers ready for battle at a minute's notice.

Which is the best description of a revolution?

• a formal agreement
• a change in government

• hired soldiers
• a compromise

Which is the best description of treason?

• committing a crime against your country

• a sudden and complete change in government

• hiring soldiers from other countries

• forming an alliance with another country

Who wrote "Common Sense"?

• Nathan Hale

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

Which British general surrendered at Yorktown?

• John Burgoyne

• Charles Cornwallis

• King George lll

• Benedict Arnold

Where were the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown and Williamsburg

• Saratoga and New York

• Lexington and Concord
• Bunker Hill and Lexington