American Revolution

Which group is in the correct order?

• Yorktown, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Lexington/Concord

• Lexington/Concord, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Yorktown

• Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown

• Valley Forge, Yorktown, Lexington/Concord, Saratoga

Whose writings inspired Thomas Jefferson with the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Which pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonists to fight for independence from Britain?

• The Crisis

• Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense

• The Bible

What is another word for grievance?

• pray

• boycott

• complaint

• petition

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution due to French agreeing to help the colonists?

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution in 1781?

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Trenton

• Yorktown

The Declaration of Independence contains a

• proposal for reuniting the colonies with England

• statement of grievances against the King of England

• request for a treaty between the colonies and Spain

• plan for organizing the western territories

Why was the winter at Valley Forge such a difficult time for the Continental Army?

• The army began to turn against the revolution.

• The army refused to drill and train.

• The army lacked protection and supplies.

• The army lost several important battles.

How were the Americans able to defeat the British?

• Better trained soldiers

• Assistance from the French

• Assistance from the Hessians

• Superior navy

That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Which document could you find this quote?

• Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense

• Constitution

• Treaty of Paris