American Revolutionary War video

What was a main reason the American colonies fought against Great Britain?

• They wanted to expand their territory into Canada.

• They disagreed with Britain's religious practices.

• They were taxed without having a say in the British government.

• They wanted to trade with other European countries freely.

Where did the first battles of the American Revolutionary War take place?

• Boston and Philadelphia.

• Lexington and Concord.

• New York and Trenton.

• Charlestown and Bunker Hill.

What slogan did American colonists use to protest British taxes?

• Liberty or Death!

• No Taxation Without Representation!

• Freedom for All!

• United We Stand!

Which event led Great Britain to close Boston Harbor and pass new laws to control Massachusetts?

• The Boston Massacre.

• The burning of the Gaspee ship.

• The Boston Tea Party.

• The Battle of Lexington.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington.

• John Adams.

• Thomas Jefferson.

• Benjamin Franklin.

What was the British strategy to cut off New England from the other colonies?

• A single attack led by General Howe from New York.

• Two main attacks, one from Canada and one from Fort Oswego.

• A naval blockade of the Atlantic coast.

• Attacking Philadelphia directly.

What happened after the Americans were defeated at Brandywine Creek in September 1777?

• The British entered Philadelphia.

• Washington's army withdrew to Valley Forge.

• Washington struck back at Germantown.

• All of the above.

What was a major consequence of the American victory at Saratoga?

• Great Britain surrendered immediately.

• France openly declared itself an ally of America.

• The war shifted entirely to the southern colonies.

• George Washington was replaced as commander.

What important event happened for Washington's forces during the winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania?

• They launched a surprise attack on Philadelphia.

• They received training and discipline from France.

• They suffered a major defeat against the British.

• They signed a peace treaty with Great Britain.

Which battle marked the last major engagement of the American Revolutionary War, leading to Cornwallis's surrender?

• The Battle of Cowpens.

• The Battle of Kings Mountain.

• The Battle of Yorktown.

• The Battle of Camden.