American Revolution - Review and Comprehension

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Howe

• Charles Cornwallis

What did the Declaration of Independence state?

• All men had rights and even a king could not take these rights away

• The colonies should remain under British rule

• The colonies should form their own monarchy

• The colonies should become part of France

Which city did General Washington hustle most of the Continental army to?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Charleston

What disease spread quickly through the crowds during the revolution?

• Influenza

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Cholera

Which country joined the war to help the Americans win after the British defeat in Saratoga?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Russia

Which city did the British capture in May 1780?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

• New York City

Where did General Cornwallis settle his army in the summer of 1781?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Yorktown

• Charleston

Which battle marked the beginning of the end for the British in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Guilford Courthouse

• Battle of Yorktown

What did the British navy do after the Battle of the Chesapeake?

• Sailed away to New York for repairs

• Sailed to Charleston

• Sailed to Boston

• Sailed to Philadelphia

Who commanded the British troops in the south?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Charles Cornwallis

• Nathanael Greene