American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence which formally announced the colonies’ break with Great Britain was written by

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date?

• The Revolutionary War started

• The Declaration of Independence was published.

• The British surrendered at Yorktown.

• George Washington was born.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord are important because it

• Forced the colonists to comply with British rule.

• First battles of the Revolutionary War.

• Convinced George Washington to lead the Continental Army.

• Important victory causing the British to surrender the war.

Common Sense, a pamphlet written by _______ inspired colonial leaders to challenge British authority.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What action would a Loyalist have been likely to take during the Revolution?

• Attend the Continental Congress.

• Support the Declaration of Independence.

• Join the Continental Army.

• Disagree with Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.

Which of the following events took place last?

• The Declaration of Independence was issued.

• The Second Continental Congress met.

• The battles of Lexington and Concord occurred.

• The Battle of Bunker Hill took place.

Native Americans mostly sided with the ____________ in supporting the war effort.

• French

• British

• Patriots

• Canadians

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

• The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.

• The Redcoat victory made Patriot soldiers more determined to win the war.

• The Declaration of Independence was issued afterwards.

• The British army retreated from Boston.

The Declaration of Independence’s claim that people have a right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” shows the influence of what European writer?

• Jonathan Edwards

• John Locke

• King George III

• Thomas Paine

What were colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain called?

• Whigs

• Loyalists

• Royalists

• Patriots