American Revolution Part 2

The Battle of Lexington and Concord was important because

• it was the last battle
• it was the first battle
• it was the longest battle

What battle was the "shot hear round the world?"

• Lexington and Concord
• Saratoga
• Bunker Hill
• Cowpens

Which part of the Declaration means everyone should be treated equally?

• All men are created equal
• everyone can be free
• the people's rights are protected

Why did they write the Declaration of Independence?

• colonies were now independent of Britain
• declare they were going to have a war
• ask for help paying for taxes

Why did France decide to help?

• the colonists helped during the French and Indian War
• They were also under control of the British
• France considered England an enemy, too

How did France help win the war?

• Send ships, supplies, and soldiers
• Send food
• They didn't help

The British attacked from the north, but the colonist were prepared and won the battle. After winning this battle, France decided to join the colonist in the war. This battle is also known as the turning point in the war.

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

He was the Commander of the Continental Army and led the troops to an American victory. He later became the 1st president of the United States.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

This document was adopted by the colonies on July 4, 1776. It stated complaints against King George III and stated all people had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Inalienable Rights

• Treaty of Paris

• First Continental Congress

• The Declaration of Independence

This was a tax which the colonists had to pay on paper goods, like newspapers and cards. It required a government stamp on these purchases.

• Tea Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act