American Beginnings; War of Freedom

What year did the American Revolution begin?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1775

What were the colonists in the army called?

• minutemen

• independent

• British

Why did the colonists fight the British army?

• They wanted more land.

• The British laws were unfair.

• They wanted more taxes.

How many colonies became the first states?

• 17

• 12

• 13

How long did the American Revolution last?

• 10 years

• 8 months

• 8 years

What other country helped the colonists in the Siege of Yorktown?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

What was the last battle in the American Revolution?

• Siege of Yorktown

• Battle of Valley Forge

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What is the first battle in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Valley Forge

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Siege of Yorktown

What year did the Battle of Valley Forge take place?

• 1770

• 1778

• 1783

Who was fighting in the American Revolution?

• Colonist vs American Indians

• Colonist vs French

• Colonist vs British