Revolutionary War video questions

Who was expected to pay the bills for the French & Indian War according to the British Parliament?

• The American colonists

• The British citizens

• The French government

• The Indian tribes

Which act did NOT contribute to the major reaction in the colonies?

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Peace Act

What was the main reason the colonists formed the Continental Congress?

• To plan the Boston Tea Party

• To establish their own government

• To find solutions with King George and Parliament

• To declare war on Britain

Who were Paul Revere and William Dawes?

• French allies

• Messengers warning of the British advance

• Members of the Continental Congress

• British generals

What was the outcome of the battles at Lexington and Concord?

• The French decided to join the war

• The American Revolution began

• The colonists surrendered to the British

• The British won and ended the revolution

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It was the final battle of the American Revolution

• It prompted France to join the Americans in the war

• It led to the British capturing Philadelphia

• It was a major defeat for the American forces

What was the main challenge faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• A surprise attack by the British

• A large number of desertions

• Harsh winter conditions and lack of supplies

• Spying by Benedict Arnold

Why did the British shift their focus to the Southern colonies?

• Because of the harsh winters in the North

• They believed there were more Loyalists in the South

• The Northern colonies had already surrendered

• France had taken control of the Northern colonies

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• The French fleet was destroyed

• Cornwallis surrendered, leading to the end of major battles

• The American forces were defeated

• The British captured George Washington

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War?

• September 3, 1783

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1776

• October 19, 1781