American Revolution Review

Which year did the fighting (first battle) of the American Revolution officially begin?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

What was the first official battle of the American Revolution?

• Bunker Hill

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Lexington and Concord

• New York

Who led the troops at the raid of Fort Ticonderoga?

• George Washington

• Baron von Steuben

• General Burgoyne

• Ethan Allen

Which early battle of the Revolution was a British victory but only bc the Continentals ran out of ammunition?

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

• New York

• Trenton

Which city were the British forced to abandon after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Scranton

Where did the Continental Army turn its attention after Bunker Hill to attempt to create a 14th Colony?

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Canada

• Mississippi

What was created during the summer of 1776 that changed the nature of the War?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Sugar Act

Which city did the British capture during the summer of 1776 which led to low morale among the American troops?

• Quebec

• New Jersey

• New York

• Valley Forge

Which colony did the Continental troops end up retreating to after losing the Battle of New York?

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Maryland

Which river did George Washington cross prior to the Battle of Trenton?

• Hudson River

• Jersey River

• Delaware River

• Lehigh River