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Understanding the American Revolution

Authored by Tony Ramos

English

8th Grade

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Understanding the American Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To declare war on Britain

To announce the American colonies' separation from Britain

To establish a new government

To negotiate peace with Britain

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Battle of Bunker Hill

Battle of Saratoga

Battle of Yorktown

Battle of Lexington and Concord

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the American Revolution officially end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris?

1776

1781

1783

1789

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which foreign country provided significant military assistance to the American colonies during the Revolution?

Spain

France

Germany

Netherlands

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Alexander Hamilton

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the last major battle of the American Revolution?

Battle of Bunker Hill

Battle of Saratoga

Battle of Yorktown

Battle of Trenton

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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