American Revolutionary War Timelines and Maps

What years did the American Revolutionary War occur?

• 1765 - 1775

• 1770 - 1780

• 1775 - 1783

• 1780 - 1790

What was a primary reason the thirteen North American colonies opposed Great Britain?

• Lack of trade opportunities

• Direct taxation without representation

• Religious differences

• Disputes over land ownership

Which country joined the American colonies as an ally, turning the conflict into an international war?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands

Which act was the first British parliamentary attempt to raise revenue through direct taxation on colonial papers and other items?

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Tea Act

What famous slogan expressed the colonists' anger over British taxes?

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• "Taxation is theft!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

• "United we stand, divided we fall!"

Which event led to the British Parliament closing Boston Harbor and passing acts to restore order in Massachusetts?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Burning of the Gaspee

• The Boston Tea Party

• The First Continental Congress

What event, known as the "shot heard 'round the world," marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The capture of Fort Ticonderoga

• The Boston Massacre

Who was the primary 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?

• Attack Boston from the sea.

• March south from Canada and meet another force on the Hudson River.

• Invade Pennsylvania and capture Philadelphia.

• Blockade all major ports.

What happened to General Burgoyne's troops in July 1777 during their attempt to retake Fort Ticonderoga?

• They successfully captured the fort.

• They suffered a devastating loss to the Americans.

• They joined forces with General Howe.

• They retreated back to Canada without engaging.