American Revolution Review

What was the 1st Rhode Island regiment known as in the American Revolution?

• Black Regiment

• War Hawks

• British Soldiers

• Colonists

Which statement explains what the Declaration of Independence states?

• The colonies were independent from each other.

• The colonies were independent from Great Britain.

• The colonies were independent from Canada.

• The colonies were independent from France.

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Boston

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

• Colonists were defeated.

• Turning point & a victory for British.

• Turning point & a victory for colonists.

• French were defeated.

What was Paul Revere’s most famous contribution to U.S. history?

• riding to let patriots know that the British were on the way

• creating tools, copper plates, and fake teeth

• protesting against the English tax on tea in the colonists

• working as a silversmith

What helped the patriots win the Battle of Yorktown?

• The British army received supplies from New York.

• The French set up a blockade of British ships.

• The British troops outnumbered the Patriots.

• The Continental Army surrendered.

What was a result of the American Revolution?

• Great Britain was recognized as a new nation.

• The British and French were united.

• Great Britain recognized American independence.

• The Americans were defeated.

The people should not get rid of the government and create a new one if their government denied their natural rights.

• True

• False

Who was the leader of the British government?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• King George III

• John Adams