American Revolution: Battles

Which was the FIRST battle of the American Revolution?

• the battle of Lexington and Concord

• the Boston Massacre

• the battle at Bunker Hill

• the battle at Trenton

What did the British do after they were defeated at the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• They asked the French to help them.

• They surrendered and the Revolutionary War was over.

• They retreated back to Charlestown.

• They stayed in Lexington and waited for the American Indians to help them

Why was the Battle of Saratoga called the "Turning Point" of the Revolutionary War?

• The French joined the American colonists to fight against the British.

• The Colonists joined forces with the British.

• The British surrendered and the war ended.

• France joined the British to fight the colonies.

Which nation was the strongest supporter of the American Revolution and played a major role in colonial victory?

• Dutch Republic

• England

• France

• . Spain

Which country helped the United States the MOST during the American Revolution?

• Portugal

• Prussia

• Austria

• France

Which country helped the Americans by blocking the Boston Harbor with ships during the Battle of Yorktown?

• Britain

• France

• Prussia

• Spain

The outcome of which battle convinced the French to fully support the United States in the American Revolution?

• the Battle of Concord

• the Battle of Lexington

• the Battle of Saratoga

• the Battle of Yorktown

What was a major factor in the American victory over the British in the Revolutionary War?

• The Americans had more soldiers and better weapons than the British.

• The American forces had the support of many powerful Asian countries.

• The Americans were more familiar with the geography of the lands where the battles were fought.

• The American soldiers were better trained and had more battle experience than the British soldiers.