American Revolution Part 2

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Where did the British General Cornwallis surrender to Colonial troops ending the war?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Ticonderoga

Who led the Continental Army?

• Abraham LIncoln

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Who was the famous traitor who switched from the Continental Army's side to the British side?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

Who was the patriot famous for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approach of British troops?

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

• They knew the geography better.

• They had strong leaders.

• They had more money and weapons.

• They were determined to win their freedom.

Thousands of African Americans fought in the American Revolution, some side-by-side with white soldiers and some in __________________.

• Slave Groups

• Black Regiments

• British Militia

• French Navy

One reason that the Colonial Army defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga was.........

• British General Burgoyne was not as familiar with the geography of the area as the colonists.

• The Colonial Army was bigger and better trained.

• The British Army had fewer weapons and less money.

• The Colonial militia was the most powerful army in the world.

Why did the British army set up camp at Yorktown, Virginia?

• They planned to surrender there.

• They thought it would be hard for the American army to attack.

• They thought it would be a good place for British supply ships to land.

• They thought it would stop French supply ships from helping Americans.

Why did British General Cornwallis surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• His troops ran out of ammunition.

• His army was trapped and had no way to escape by land or sea.

• His troops ran out of food and other supplies.

• His army decided they were ready to quit and go home to Britain.