American Revolution

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

• brought France into the war as an American ally.
• ended General Burgoyne's career.
• liberated Georgia from British control.
• forced the British to leave Canada.

In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and

• the right to strip Loyalists of their property.
• a pledge that future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully.
• the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war.
• all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River.

In which state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• New York
• Georgia
• New Jersey
• Virginia.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
• The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
• Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
• Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.

Location of winter encampment of the Continental Army which was a low point during the war.

• Valley Forge
• Monmouth
• Saratoga
• New York

Where were the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Lexington and Concord
• Bunker Hill

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

• Charles III
• George III
• William III
• James III

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

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This patriot made a daring ride to warn colonists that British soldiers were approaching.

• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• Phillis Wheatley
• Samuel Adams

Thomas Paine published_________________ to encourage more people to join the independence movement.

• Common Core

• Common Independence

• Common Sense

• Common Knowledge