American Revolution Part 2

What is another name for the American Revolution?

• World War 2

• Civil War

• Revolutionary War

• Vietnam War

Why did Great Britain tax the colonists?

• The colonists were rich.

• Great Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

• King George wanted to keep the money for himself.

What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

What is the name of colonists that wanted independence from Great Britain?

• Tories

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Colonists who were loyal to Great Britain were known as

• Rebels

• Loyalists

• Neutralists

• Patriots

Who commanded the Continental Army?

• Ben Franklin

• John Hancock

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

Which battle was considered the turning point in the war?

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

Who was known as a traitor?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benedict Arnold
• Thomas Paine
• Benjamin Franklin

When did Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

• May 10, 1775
• June 3, 1778
• July 4, 1776
• August 18, 1782

Who fought in both armies because they were promised their freedom if they fought?

• women

• Native Americans

• African Americans