This treaty, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.

The Declaration of Independence

In 1776, most Americans

were divided about the American Revolution

African Americans supported the Patriots in the Revolutionary War because

They were promised freedom and equality

They wanted to remain under British rule

They were offered large sums of money

They were seeking revenge against the Patriots

The main reason Britain excessively taxed the colonies was

to pay the debt from the French & Indian War

because they were greedy and wanted easy money

Why was the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga important?

It convinced France to openly support the American cause in the Revolutionary War.

It caused Spain to declare war on Britain

It resulted in the British surrendering at Yorktown

It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783

Americans looked for help from the French government during the Revolutionary War because

The French government provided military and financial support and they hated Britain.

The French government refused to help

The French government was too busy with their own conflicts

The French government was neutral

The Battle of Bunker Hill was important for the Patriot cause because

it showed that the Patriots could stand up to the British army

it proved that the Patriots were no match for the British army

it demonstrated the British army's superiority over the Patriots

it had no impact on the Patriot cause

The Battle of Yorktown is significant because...

It was the decisive victory that ended the American Revolutionary War.

It resulted in a peace treaty between the United States and France

It led to the establishment of the British monarchy in America

It was a minor skirmish with no real impact

Why did Benedict Arnold change sides?

He felt unappreciated and was passed over for promotion by the Continental Congress.

He wanted to retire from military service

He was secretly a loyalist all along

How was the winter at Valley Forge both extremely difficult and extremely important for the Continental Army?

It was extremely difficult due to harsh conditions and lack of supplies, but important for regrouping and guerilla tactics led by the Continental Army.

It was extremely easy due to mild conditions and abundance of supplies, and unimportant for the Continental Army.

It was extremely difficult due to harsh conditions and lack of supplies, but unimportant for the Continental Army.

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CCSS

RL.7.9, RI.6.7, RL.7.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What colonial port was closed by the Intolerable Acts?

Charleston

Boston

New York

Philadelphia

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party was called the (a)

Intolerable Acts

The Stamp Act

The Sugar Act

The Boston Massacre

The First Continental Congress

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under growing British aggression during the (a)

First Continental Congress

The Boston Tea Party

The Boston Massacre

The Philadelphia Congress

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a militia?

A type of weapon used by the American army

A military group of highly trained individuals

A military group composed of ordinary citizens. What the American colonist's army was made up of.

The name of the British army

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is John Paul Jones?

A legendary rock musician known for his iconic guitar solos

A famous actor known for his roles in romantic comedies

A renowned chef known for his innovative cooking techniques

A famous naval commander known for his service during the American Revolutionary War

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A petition sent to King George from Congress asking to end military force against the colonists and repeal the Intolerable Acts. It emphasized their loyalty to Britain and wanted to settle their differences before starting a war.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Patriots

(b) Loyalists

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What colonial port was closed by the Intolerable Acts?

A series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party was called the (a)

Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under growing British aggression during the (a)

What is a militia?

Who is John Paul Jones?

A petition sent to King George from Congress asking to end military force against the colonists and repeal the Intolerable Acts. It emphasized their loyalty to Britain and wanted to settle their differences before starting a war.

Organize these options into the right categories

A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

A colonist who sided with the British during the American Revolution period.

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Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under growing British aggression during the ​ (a)

What is a militia?

Who is John Paul Jones?

A petition sent to King George from Congress asking to end military force against the colonists and repeal the Intolerable Acts. It emphasized their loyalty to Britain and wanted to settle their differences before starting a war.

Organize these options into the right categories

A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

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