4.2- The American Revolution

Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain were known as..

• Loyalists

• Continentals

• Patriots

• Tories

This was the British general in charge of the Redcoats who controlled Boston in 1775 (he made the decision to march to Concord)

• William Howe

• Thomas Preston

• John Johnson of Johnsonville

• Thomas Gage

The very first battle of the Revolutionary War occurred here in Massachusetts

• Concord

• Lexington

• Charles Town

• Cambridge

Major actions taken at the Second Continental Congress which occurred in 1775

• The colonies declared their independence from Great Britain

• The colonies created the Continental Army, and named George Washington as the general

• The colonies formed a military alliance with France

• The Olive Branch Petition was written and sent to King George III (asking him to keep the peace), but he refused to read it

Which 3 choices are correct about the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It gave the British complete control over all the New England colonies

• It was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill

• The British "won" but they lost so many men it really wasn't much of a victory

• It proved that the Patriots had a chance fighting against the British

People in the colonies who chose to side with the British were known as (2 answers are correct)

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Monarchists

• Tories

 Who was commander of the continental army?

• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• George Washington
• Henry Knox

Who fired the "shot heard 'round the world?

• Colonists
• British
• Indians
• Not known who fired first

This American victory was the turning point in the war, causing soldiers to re-enlist.

• Trenton

• Yorktown

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain.

• defense of their own land, principles and beliefs

• support from France

• superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience

• strong leadership from men like George Washington