American Revolution Review

1. What event marks the beginning of the American Revolution?

• George Washington becoming commander
• The battles of Lexington and Concord
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

2. Why were militias important at the start of the war?

• They helped the British keep order
• They protected the colonists and fought the British
• They were trained professional soldiers

3. What was the purpose of Paul Revere’s ride?

• To fight the British soldiers
• The deliver mail
• To warn the colonists that the British were coming

4. Why is the first shot at Lexington called “the shot heard ’round the world”?

• It was fired from a cannon
• It started the American Revolution
• It was the loudest gunshot ever

5. How did the battles of Lexington and Concord change colonists’ attitude?

• They wanted to return to Britain
• They realized peaceful protests were not enough
• They stopped fighting

6. What did the Second Continental Congress decide to do in 1775?

• Ask Britain to rule the colonies
• Organize an army and figure out how to pay for it
• Declare independence immediately

7. Why was George Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• He had fought in the French and Indian War
• He lived in Boston
• He was the oldest man

8. What did King George III do when the colonies sent the Olive Branch Petition?

• He sent gifts to the colonies
• He ignored it and declared the colonies in rebellion
• He accepted peace

9. How did the colonies prepare for war?

• Printed money, gathered supplies, and organized the army
• Built a navy to attack Britain
• Hired British soldiers

10. Why were more colonists ready to break away from Britain by 1776?

• They loved the king
• They were tired of unfair laws, soldiers in homes, and no voice in government
• They wanted new taxes