The American Revolution

What was the American Revolution also known as?

• United States War of Independence

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

• War of 1812

Which country joined the American colonists in 1778, turning the conflict into an international war?

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Germany

What was the primary reason for the growing estrangement between the British crown and its colonies?

• Britain's attempts to exert greater control over colonial affairs

• The colonists' desire for more land

• Religious differences

• The influence of French politics

Which battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Siege of Yorktown

Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Charles Cornwallis