American Revolution Review

Who was the Commander of Chief of the Continental Army?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Why was Common Sense by Thomas Paine important?

• Convinced the Colonists to declare their independence

• Convinced the Colonists to support the British

• Helped to create peace in the American Colonies

What was the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?

• The Colonists are moving to Europe

• The Colonists are declaring their freedom and desire to start their own country

• The Colonists would like to stay loyal to the British

Why do Americans celebrate the 4th of July?

• To remember the first battle of the American Revolution

• To celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To remember the women who helped during World War 1

The Continental Army was untrained and undisciplined.

• True

• False

Who knew the land better during the American Revolution?

• The American Colonists

• The British

What advantages did the British have when fighting in the war?

• They had a bigger and well trained army and many supplies

• They had help from other nations

• They knew America very well

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

• It was a loss for the Americans

• It was a victory for the Americans and the French decided to help the Americans

• It was the longest battle of the war

What two countries helped the Americans?

• Italy and Japan

• Mexico and Canada

• France and Spain

How were the American Colonists able to win during the Battle of Yorktown?

• With the help of the French they blocked the British on all ends and the British were forced to surrender

• They cut off British supplies

• The British got lost in the forest