American Revolutionary War

Who was the first European explorer to land in North America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

What does SURRENDER mean?

• to give up

• to keep fighting

• to disappear

• to gain superpowers

What land did Christopher Columbus reach during his voyage?

• India

• Central America

• Canada

• Australia

Which event is considered the official start of the American War of Independence?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Shot Heard Around the World

Who was chosen as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Gage

• William Howe

• Benedict Arnold

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• British victory

• Continental victory

• Tie

• No clear winner

Which countries provided aid to the rebels during the American Revolutionary War?

• France

• Spain

• Both France and Spain

• Neither France nor Spain

In response to anti-British incidents, what actions did the British take?

• They burned down Falmouth, Massachusetts.

• They burned down Norfolk, Virginia.

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Who led an attempt to invade Canada during the American Revolutionary War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Gage

• William Howe

• Benedict Arnold

Which locations were besieged by the British during the American Revolutionary War?

• Boston and Massachusetts

• New York and Pennsylvania

• Virginia and North Carolina

• Georgia and South Carolina