Key Battles of the American Revolution

What did the Mecklenburg Committee of Safety do on May 20, 1775?

• They declared war on England.

• They created a declaration of independence.

• They signed a peace treaty.

• They formed a new government.

What was the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence?

• July 4, 1776

• May 20, 1775

• June 15, 1775

• April 19, 1775

What does the date April 12th, 1776, signify on the North Carolina flag?

• The signing of the U.S. Constitution

• The Halifax Resolves

• The end of the Civil War

• The start of the American Revolution

What is the main controversy surrounding the Mecklenburg Declaration?

• Its authorship

• Its authenticity

• Its language

• Its location

What happened to all former laws according to the Mecklenburg Resolves?

• They were reinforced

• They were suspended

• They were rewritten

• They were ignored

What significant action did the Halifax Resolves lead to?

• Signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Drafting of the U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

Who led the Redcoats during the battles of Concord and Lexington?

• General Thomas Gage

• General George Washington

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Benedict Arnold

What action did the British take after reaching Concord?

• They captured the town

• They retreated back to Boston

• They negotiated a truce

• They fortified their position

What did the American militia do at Concord?

• They surrendered

• They attacked the British from cover

• They fled the battlefield

• They joined the British forces

How many British soldiers were killed by the American militia at Concord?

• 50

• 73

• 100

• 25