The War

The harsh winter where American troops gained discipline and excellent training from Baron Von Steuben.

• Saratoga

• Trenton & Princeton

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

The first major victories by the Americans which convinced men to reenlist or join for the first time.

• Saratoga

• Trenton & Princeton

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

The turning point of the war as the French decided to join the Americans after hearing about the victory.

• Saratoga

• Trenton & Princeton

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

The final major battle of the Revolution where the British and Lord Cornwallis were forced to surrender.

• Saratoga

• Trenton & Princeton

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

Who was the Patriot who defended the British soldiers from the Boston Massacre?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence and wrote that all men should have the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

Who was an ambassador to the French and Patriot who encouraged the movement through his large network of newspapers?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

French nobleman who helped Americans in the fight for Independence?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Adams

• King George III

• Ben Franklin

Which of the following were advantages the British had during the war?

• Best Navy in the world and well trained soldiers

• Lots of wealth

• Homefield advantage

• Fighting for independence

• Loyalists support