American Revolutionary War Knowledge

What was one main reason the 13 colonies started the American Revolutionary War?

• They wanted to pay more taxes.

• They felt they were not fairly represented.

• They wanted to join France.

• They wanted to explore new lands.

When did the American Revolutionary War officially begin?

• July 4, 1776

• September 1774

• April 19, 1775

• March 1776

Which of these was a tax that Great Britain put on the colonies?

• Salt Act

• Paper Act

• Stamp Act

• Water Act

Who mainly wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

What important country decided to help the Americans after they won the Battle of Saratoga?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Italy

What did George Washington's soldiers do during the cold winter at Valley Forge?

• They went home to their families.

• They received special training from France.

• They built a new fort.

• They fought a big battle.

Which battle was the last big fight of the American Revolutionary War, where the British army had to give up?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Kings Mountain

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Cowpens

What was the name of the special paper signed to officially end the war and say that America was its own country?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights