The Revolutionary War

Which country provided the most aid to the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain

• To organize colonial resistance to British policies

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create a new government for the colonies

The Declaration of Independence was written by?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris (1783)

Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Because Spain became an ally for the colonies

• France allied with the U.S.

• The British won the battle, and it ended the war

Who was the commander of the Continental Army during The Revolutionary War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It led to the French alliance with the United States

• It was the first battle of the Revolution

• It was a major victory for Great Britain

• It caused the British to give up

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant to the American colonies, even though the colonies lost the battle?

• It was the last victory of the Continental Army

• It resulted in a treaty between the colonies and Britain

• It showed that the colonies could stand up against the British

Who did the Continental Army fight for?

• The 13 colonies

• Great Britain

• The French