Edpuzzle: Story of US "American Revolution"

What city was the battleground for the biggest land invasion in American history?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

Did American or British troops win the battle for New York?

The American victory in the Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the war because it convinced another country to come to the aid of Americans and become their ally in the war against Britain. What country was that?

In 1777, where in Pennsylvania did General Washington set up winter camp for his army?

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

What three important qualities did Prussian (German) officer Von Steuben provide for the American soldiers encamped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777 and 1778?

• order

• discipline

• patriotism

• hygiene

One British general said Washington did not outfight his enemy, but __________ them.

• outspent

• outmaneuvered

• outclassed

• outspied

In October 1781 (six years into the war), where in Virginia did the American Revolution finally come to a head (and eventually end)?

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

Washington was able to hold off British forces for enough years to make the war unpopular in the eyes of citizens in Britain. What are two reasons for this unpopularity (and British citizens' call to end the war)?

• fear of smallpox

• war went on too long

• war cost too much money

• agreed with Patriots

Who won the Battle of Yorktown, ending the war for American independence?

• Americans

• British

• French

• Spanish

How many men lost their lives in the war for America's independence?

• 2,500

• 25,000

• 250,000