The American Revolution Retake

Which of these people was a Revolutionary-era leader known for honesty and leadership, but not for military expertise?

• Nathan Hale

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

An American victory at which site led directly to the end of the Revolutionary War?

• Lexington

• Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Lexington

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

What is a sudden, complete change in government called?

• America

• boycott

• revolution

• turning point

Which of the following is NOT a reason the British marched toward Concord?

• to arrest Samuel Adams

• to find and destroy the colonists' hidden ammunition and weapons

• to arrest John Hancock

• to surrender and officially end the war

Where was the “shot heard ‘round the world” fired?

• Saratoga

• Lexington

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

What was one of George Washington’s toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?

• to set an example for future presidents to follow

• to create a skillful army from small, state militias

Which of these countries supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War? Mark only one oval.

• England

• Ireland

• France

• Mexico

This person was an important general in the Continental Army before becoming a traitor and fighting for the British.

• Lord Cornwallis

• George Washington

• Lafayette

• Benedict Arnold

Use the painting to answer the question. How did the American army use the location of this battle to their benefit? Mark only one oval.

• The Americans were able to quickly attack the British ships in the harbor.

• The Americans were able to get additional ammunition to continue fighting the British.

• The Americans were able to get to the top of the hill first and fire down on the British coming up the hill.

• The Americans were able to defend the hills surrounding Boston and keep the British from capturing the city.