Revolutionary War Review

Colonists that supported independence from Britain were known as:

• Loyalists
• Tories
• Royalists
• Patriots

Colonists that opposed independence from Britain were known as:

• Separatists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Rebels

Organize the characteristics into the correct group of people

Groups:

(a) Patriots

,

(b) Loyalists

• Didn't want to be controlled by a country that gave them no say in the government

• Believed the colonists could defeat the British military

• Believed British taxes were fair

• Worried life would be worse without Britain

• Don't want a monarchy

• Believed Britain was violating their rights

• Would make more money with Britain

• Believed the British military would easily defeat the colonists

The Battle of Lexington and Concord is a significant battle in the Revolutionary War because:

• It was the first official battle of the war

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington

• It convinced France to form an alliance with the United States

This pamphlet, published by Thomas Paine, convinced many colonists to support revolution and independence.

• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

COMPLETE THIS EXCERPT FROM THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ​ (a)   , that they are endowed by their creator with certain ​ (b)   rights, that among these are ​ (c)   , ​ (d)   , and the ​ (e)   .

• equal
• unalienable
• life
• liberty
• pursuit of happiness

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:

• Create an alliance with France

• Stay loyal to Britain

• Create peace with Britain

• Break free from Britain

Sort the advantages to be with the correct country

Groups:

(a) Americans

,

(b) British

• More money

• Fighting on their own land

• Motivated by desire for freedom

• Stronger, more experienced military

The Continental Army frequently used guerilla warfare, which means:

• Fighting face-to-face in a field

• Using quick attacks in tight spaces

• Leading a charge on horseback

The significance of the Battle of Saratoga is that:

• It was fought by using the high ground as an advantage

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was the last battle of the war

• It was a turning point that led France to form an alliance with the United states