Revolutionary War

Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place?

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

What document officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris
• Stamp Act
• Declaration of Independence
   

The American Revolution was a conflict between the colonists and _____________.

• the French
• the Spainish
• the British 

Why was it hard for the British to replace troops and supplies?

• Their homeland was far away.

• They made the Loyalists angry.

• Parliament would not pay them.

• Their army was poorly trained.

Which phrase describes a tactic of the Continental army?

• desire to win

• surprise attacks

• food and supplies

• control of key cities

Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?

• King John III

• King George III

• King Joseph III

• King Zach IV

How did some allies help the Continental army?

• supplied soldiers and warships

• borrowed money from colonists

• joined up with American Indians

• captured Canada from the British

Which of these was NOT an outcome of the Treaty of Paris?

• All slaves in the army were freed.

• Thousands of Loyalists fled.

• The new nation got huge amounts of land.

• Great Britain recognized the United States.

What serious problem did the Continental army face?

• Washington was unable to get enough volunteers to serve in the army.

• Soldiers were British sympathizers and would not fight hard for the Americans.

• Soldiers would not follow Washington because they were more experienced than he.

• Congress did not have enough money to supply them properly with uniforms and guns.

One major advantage of the Continental army over the British army was that it

• fought at home and could easily get supplies.

• was well supplied by British naval ships.

• was better funded and prepared for war.

• had one of the strongest military forces in the world.