The Fight for Independence

What was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Gettysburg

Who was the military leader of the American forces during the Revolutionary War?

• William Prescott

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which battle is known for the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• A crushing defeat for the American forces

• A minor victory for the British forces

• A stalemate with no clear winner

• A major victory for the American forces

How long did the Revolutionary War last?

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

• 8 months

How were the colonist (patriots) at a disadvantage compared to Great Britain (the King's) army?

choose 3 correct answers

• They weren't a trained army

• The colonist were being helped by the Indians

• They lacked supplies and ammunition

• They didn't have as many troops

• They couldn't find their way around in the dark

What happened at Valley Forge?

• There was a minor battle with no real impact on the war

• The Indians and the patriots joined forces

• The British took over the patriots' camp

• 2,500 troops died from starvation, disease, or frost bite

Who is known for helping aid the patriots to victory during the Revolutionary War?

• Indians

• France

• Germans

• England

In which battle did the British surrender to the American forces?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord