Revolutionary War

Who wrote "Common Sense," a pamphlet that encouraged American independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Paine

What was the name of the document that officially declared American independence?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What important battle took place on Christmas night, 1776?

• Battle of Princeton

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Brandywine

• Battle of Germantown

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country was America's most important ally during the Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• Prussia

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778

Which two helped Washington train the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron von Steuben

• Comte de Rochambeau

• Mercy Warren

Pick ONE of the following questions to answer. Your response needs to be a well-written paragraph that thoroughly explains the question and answer (points will be taken off for missing punctuation and capital letters)

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War? Hint: Think about how it impacted foreign support for the American colonies.

• What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
  Hint: Think about what the colonists were declaring and why.

• What were some of the biggest challenges George Washington and the Continental Army faced during the war?

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence.

• General Burgoyne resigned from his post.

• Great Britain withdrew from Canada.

• France decided to come to the aid of America.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Siege of Charleston