What was the main reason the American colonies fought the Revolutionary War?

To gain independence from Britain.

To gain the right to expand westward.

What was the main impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

It encouraged regular Americans to declare regular independence since it was written in common words for common people.

It encouraged the colonists to form an alliance with Spain and France

It encouraged the American colonies to make peaceful reconciliation with Britain.

It reminded Americans that the British monarchy was the best system of government in the world.

The authors of the Declaration of Independence argued that citizens have these inalienable rights:

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Financial success, Liberty, and Freedom

Life, Longevity, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

What was the major impact of the Declaration of Independence?

It united colonists under clear goals and officially established independence

It officially declared war against Great Britain and Germany

It declared each colony as its own individual country

It gave Great Britain an opportunity to save the relationship with the colonies

American Revolution

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History

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8th Grade

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CCSS

RL.7.9, RL.8.1, RI.5.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This battle was the turning point of the war and convinced France to join the conflict on the side of the colonies.

Trenton.

Lexington and Concord.

Saratoga.

Bunker Hill.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This battle marked the start of the American Revolution.

Trenton.

Lexington and Concord.

Saratoga.

Bunker Hill.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

With General Cornwalis’ surrender at this battle, the American Revolution ended.

Yorktown.

Lexington and Concord.

Saratoga.

Bunker Hill.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This battle includes Washington crossing the Delaware, beating the Hessians (German
mercenaries) and reinvigorating the colonists’ passion for independence.

Yorktown.

Lexington and Concord.

Saratoga.

Trenton.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The British lost 25% of their men at this battle. This loss of manpower is part of the
reason they lose the war later on.

Yorktown.

Guilford Courthouse.

Saratoga.

Trenton.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This person was Great Britain’s monarch during the revolution. He faced most of the
blame for the fractured relationship between the British government and the colonists.

King Edward

King George

King Marquise

King Phillip

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This was the general of the Continental Army.

George Jefferson.

George Mayfield.

George Washington.

George Adams.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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American Revolution

30 questions

This battle was the turning point of the war and convinced France to join the conflict on the side of the colonies.

This battle marked the start of the American Revolution.

With General Cornwalis’ surrender at this battle, the American Revolution ended.

This battle includes Washington crossing the Delaware, beating the Hessians (German
mercenaries) and reinvigorating the colonists’ passion for independence.

The British lost 25% of their men at this battle. This loss of manpower is part of the
reason they lose the war later on.

This person was Great Britain’s monarch during the revolution. He faced most of the
blame for the fractured relationship between the British government and the colonists.

This was the general of the Continental Army.

A wonderful diplomat, he has been given credit for securing an alliance between the
colonies and France.
changing the course of the war.

He is the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

This leader served with the Continental Army and helped monitor the relationship between the colonies and France during the war.

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American Revolution

30 questions

This battle was the turning point of the war and convinced France to join the conflict on the side of the colonies.

This battle marked the start of the American Revolution.

With General Cornwalis’ surrender at this battle, the American Revolution ended.

This battle includes Washington crossing the Delaware, beating the Hessians (German mercenaries) and reinvigorating the colonists’ passion for independence.

The British lost 25% of their men at this battle. This loss of manpower is part of the reason they lose the war later on.

This person was Great Britain’s monarch during the revolution. He faced most of the blame for the fractured relationship between the British government and the colonists.

This was the general of the Continental Army.

A wonderful diplomat, he has been given credit for securing an alliance between the colonies and France. changing the course of the war.

He is the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

This leader served with the Continental Army and helped monitor the relationship between the colonies and France during the war.

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This battle includes Washington crossing the Delaware, beating the Hessians (German
mercenaries) and reinvigorating the colonists’ passion for independence.

The British lost 25% of their men at this battle. This loss of manpower is part of the
reason they lose the war later on.

This person was Great Britain’s monarch during the revolution. He faced most of the
blame for the fractured relationship between the British government and the colonists.

A wonderful diplomat, he has been given credit for securing an alliance between the
colonies and France.
changing the course of the war.