Key Battles of Early America

Which battle marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued during the Civil War?

• To end the Revolutionary War

• To free slaves in Confederate states

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish the Bill of Rights

Which American general became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

Which event is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Trenton

Compare the causes of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Which of the following best describes a key difference?

• Both wars were fought over foreign invasion.

• The Revolutionary War was fought for independence from Britain, while the Civil War was fought over states' rights and slavery.

• Both wars were primarily about economic tariffs.

• The Civil War was fought to end British rule.

Which of the following best explains why the War of 1812 is sometimes called the "Second War of Independence"?

• It resulted in the abolition of slavery.

• It was fought against France for independence.

• It reaffirmed American sovereignty against British interference.

• It led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Analyze the impact of the Gettysburg Address on American society during the Civil War.

• It encouraged the South to secede.

• It redefined the purpose of the war to include the principle of human equality.

• It ended the war immediately.

• It was ignored by the public.

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War?

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It marked the end of major fighting and led to British surrender.

• It was a major defeat for the Continental Army.

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington.