Battles of the American Revolution

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

• Taxation without representation, desire for self-governance, and tensions with Great Britain.

• Lack of economic opportunities, religious conflicts, and territorial disputes.

• Influence of European Enlightenment ideas, desire for social equality, and opposition to slavery.

• Disagreements over trade policies, cultural differences, and disputes over land ownership.

Who is famous for his midnight ride to warn of the British troops' arrival?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

What role did the Minutemen play in the American Revolution?

• The Minutemen were a group of Native American tribes who supported the British during the American Revolution.

• The Minutemen played a crucial role in the American Revolution by being a well-prepared militia that could quickly respond to British attacks.

• The Minutemen were a group of British loyalists who fought against the American Revolution.

• The Minutemen were a group of pacifists who opposed violence during the American Revolution.

One reason that the Colonial Army defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga was.........

• British General Burgoyne was not as familiar with the geography of the area as the colonists.

• The Colonial Army was bigger and better trained.

• The British Army had fewer weapons and less money.

• The Colonial militia was the most powerful army in the world.

April 19, 1775 is day that will be remembered for the event that signaled the beginning of the Revolutionary War. What event was it? 

• THe Boston Massacre
• The Battles at Lexington and Concord
• The election of George Washington as president
• The Boston Tea Party

Why was the Battle at Bunker Hill significant?

• It proved the Patriots could fight well.

• It began the war.

• It ended the war.

• It proved the British could fight well.

Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill are both significant because-

• both battles took place before the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Both were Continental Army victories

• Washington commanded the Continental Army at both battles

• The British suffered few casualties

What tactic did the American forces use effectively during the Battle of Saratoga?

• Cavalry charges

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockade

• Trench warfare

How did the Battle of Saratoga impact the American Revolution?

• It ended the war in favor of the British.

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact.

• It convinced France to join the war on the American side.

• It led to the immediate independence of the American colonies.

Where did the Battle of Saratoga take place?

• Near Boston, Massachusetts

• In and around Saratoga, New York

• On the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Along the banks of the Potomac River, Virginia