Important battles and events of the American Revolution

What was the turning point of the American Revolution? 

• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Saratoga

Who was commander and chief of the continental army? 

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson 
• Samuel Adams

What event dealt with a hard winter, disease, and soldier training? 

• Continental Congress
• Surrender at Yorktown
• Intolerable Acts
• Valley Forge

What is a Patriot?

• Someone who wants independence from England

• Someone who sided with the British

What is a Loyalist? 

• Someone who sided with the Colonist
• Someone who sided with the British

What is the first battle of the American Revolution? 

• Lexington and Concord
• Bunker Hill 
• New York 
• Trenton

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press
• Life, liberty, and property
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Voting, rebelling, and health