Battles and Events of the American Revolution

What did the colonists attack in order to obtain cannons and gunpowder?

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

• Patriot victories gave Americans new hope.

• It was the first battle won by the British.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

What was the primary British military strategy during the war?

• Isolate the colonial regions by separating the New England colonies.

• Launch a direct attack on the southern colonies.

• Form alliances with Native American tribes.

• Establish a naval blockade of all colonial ports.

Why was the winter at Valley Forge such a difficult time for the Continental Army?

• The army lacked protection and supplies.

• The army was well-fed and well-equipped.

• The army had plenty of winter clothing.

• The army received reinforcements from Europe.

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important?

• The patriots fought bravely against the British.

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution.

• The British won a decisive victory.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

What military strategy did George Washington use during the war?

• Constant hit and run tactics using sharpshooters.

• Large-scale frontal assaults on enemy lines.

• Defensive fortifications and static warfare.

• Naval blockades and maritime strategies.

In addition to ending the war, what did the Treaty of Paris 1783 do?

• Established trade agreements with France

• Recognized the U.S. government and set up new boundaries.

• Created a military alliance with Spain

• Imposed heavy taxes on American goods

What were American strengths at the beginning of the war for independence?

• The Continental Army’s knowledge of the colonies.

• A well-established navy.

• Access to foreign military support from Britain.

• A large population of loyalists.

Which was not a result of the Battle of Saratoga?

• Washington retreated into Pennsylvania.

• The French decided to support the American cause.

• The British lost significant troops and morale.

• The Americans gained confidence and support from other nations.

According to the map, where did the British initially focus their military attempts to regain control of the colonies?

• Rebellious colonies of the northeast.

• Southern colonies near Virginia.

• Western frontier territories.

• Colonies in the Caribbean.