War For Independence Review

True or false? The 1st Continental Congress started off immediately wanting independence for the 13 Colonies

• True

• False

Who did John Adams nominate for commander of the Continental Army?

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• John Hancock

How did the King George III of England react to the Olive Branch Petition?

• He caved in to the colonial demands

• He agreed to grant the colonies independence

• He declared that all further rebellious acts would be punishable by death

• He agreed to find common ground with the colonists

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in convincing this country to join the war.

• The Netherlands

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain (plot twist)

This colonist warned the colonists that the "Redcoats are coming!" on his famous midnight ride.

• Thomas Paine

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

• Samuel Prescott

This battle is known as "The Shot Heard Round The World."

• Bunker Hill

• Valley Forge

• Brandywine Creek

• Lexingon & Concord

Even though they lost this battle, this battle showed that the colonists could go toe to toe with the British.

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Invasion of Canada

• Yorktown

All of the following are reasons that some colonists did not want to declare independence. Which does not belong?

• Fear of British power

• Feeling of loyalty to Great Britain

• Fear that a dictator would take over

• Fear that another European country would take them over

What bold move did George Washington take on Christmas night, 1776?

• He launched a surprise attack to liberate New York City

• He crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack

• He flanked a British army at Saratoga and capture every British soldier

• He stole all of Charles Cornwallis's corn