American Revolution Key Events and Concepts

The video explores the American Revolution, starting with tensions in Boston and the Intolerable Acts. It highlights the influence of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' and early battles like Bunker Hill. Despite initial struggles, key victories at Trenton and Princeton boosted morale. The turning point came with the Saratoga victory, leading to French support. The video concludes with the decisive Yorktown victory and the Treaty of Paris, granting American independence.

What was the main reason for the First Continental Congress to meet in 1774?

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To establish a colonial militia and stockpile weapons

• To declare independence from Britain

What was the significance of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

• It was a biography of George Washington

• It detailed the economic benefits of remaining with Britain

• It argued for the colonies' independence from Britain

• It was a military strategy guide

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant despite being a defeat for the Americans?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It resulted in the capture of a British general

• It showed that the Americans could inflict heavy casualties on the British

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the outcome of the surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton?

• The Hessians captured George Washington

• The Americans achieved a significant victory

• The British reinforced their positions

• The Americans suffered heavy losses

What was the turning point of the American Revolution?

• The Siege of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Saratoga

How did the French contribute to the American Revolution after the Battle of Saratoga?

• They negotiated peace with Britain

• They remained neutral throughout the war

• They sent troops and their fleet to aid the Americans

• They provided financial support only

What was the main challenge faced by the Americans in the southern colonies?

• Harsh winter conditions

• Insufficient supplies and weapons

• Strong loyalist support for the British

• Lack of military leadership

What strategic move did George Washington make during the Siege of Yorktown?

• He attacked New York City

• He negotiated a truce with the British

• He retreated to Canada

• He surrounded Cornwallis with American and French forces

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783?

• It established the first American government

• It was a trade agreement between America and Britain

• It officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

What promise did the Americans make regarding loyalist property in the Treaty of Paris?

• To confiscate all loyalist property

• To return confiscated property to loyalists

• To sell loyalist property to fund the war

• To ignore loyalist claims entirely