lexington

When did the American Revolution begin?

• September 3, 1783

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• March 5, 1770

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Boston Tea Party

How many British troops marched into Lexington on April 19, 1775?

• 700

• 500

• 1000

• 300

Who were the British trying to capture at Lexington?

• Paul Revere and William Dawes

• Samuel Adams and John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

What was the outcome of the Battle of Lexington for the Americans?

• 15 dead, 20 wounded

• 5 dead, 15 wounded

• 10 dead, 5 wounded

• 8 dead, 10 wounded

Who ordered the British troops to march to Concord after Lexington?

• Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith

• Captain John Parker

• Major John Pitcairn

• General Thomas Gage

What was the main objective of the British troops in Concord?

• To hold a strategic position

• To negotiate peace

• To destroy military supplies

• To capture more Patriot leaders

How many British soldiers were casualties by the time they reached Boston?

• About 150

• Over 400

• Nearly 300

• Less than 100