American Revolutionary War Key Events

The video covers the American Revolutionary War, focusing on key events like the Siege of Boston, the Declaration of Independence, and Washington's strategic victories at Trenton and Princeton. It highlights the challenges faced by the Continental Army, the pivotal Siege of Yorktown, and the eventual British surrender. The narrative concludes with Washington's return to civilian life, emphasizing his legacy and the birth of the United States.

What was one of the main challenges faced by General Washington when he took command of the Continental Army?

• Shortage of food supplies

• Inexperienced and undisciplined troops

• Poor communication with Congress

• Lack of experienced officers

What strategic location did Washington aim to occupy to threaten British supplies in Boston?

• Concord

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington

• Dorchester Heights

Which river did Washington famously cross to surprise the Hessian forces?

• Hudson River

• Potomac River

• Delaware River

• Mississippi River

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton for the American forces?

• They retreated to New York

• They lost their artillery

• They suffered heavy losses

• They captured 900 Hessians

How did Washington manage to maintain his army's morale after the victory at Trenton?

• By promising land grants

• By appealing to their patriotism and offering cash

• By negotiating a truce with the British

• By retreating to a safer location

What was the significance of the victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• They revived American morale and gained French support

• They forced the British to surrender

• They led to the capture of New York City

• They ended the war immediately

What was the key factor that led to the British surrender at Yorktown?

• The arrival of Spanish forces

• A surprise attack by the Continental Army

• The French Navy's blockade

• The British running out of ammunition

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• It led to the French Revolution

• It established a new British colony

• It ended the American Revolutionary War

• It resulted in a stalemate

What did Washington do after the war that demonstrated his commitment to democracy?

• He surrendered his military commission to Congress

• He led a coup against Congress

• He declared himself King of America

• He became the first President of the United States

What role did France play in the American Revolutionary War?

• They remained neutral

• They supported the British

• They became an ally to the Americans

• They invaded Canada