American Revolutionary War Key Events

When did the American Revolutionary War officially begin?

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• September 1774

• March 1776

What was one main reason the American colonies started a war with Great Britain?

• Great Britain wanted to build new roads.

• The colonies wanted to trade with other countries.

• Great Britain taxed the colonies without letting them have a say.

• The colonies wanted to explore new lands.

Which act was the first direct tax by the British Parliament on the American colonies?

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

What famous slogan did the colonists use to protest against unfair taxes?

• "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"

• "No Taxation Without Representation!"

• "United We Stand, Divided We Fall!"

• "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!"

Which event caused the British Parliament to close Boston Harbor and pass new laws to control Massachusetts?

• The Boston Massacre

• The burning of the Gaspee

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

In September 1774, where did colonial leaders meet for the First Continental Congress to talk about British rule?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Virginia

Who was chosen to be the commander of the Continental Army in June 1775?

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

The British planned to attack New York from two directions. Who led the attack that came from Canada?

• General Howe

• General Burgoyne

• General St. Leger

• George Washington

After the Americans were defeated at Brandywine Creek, what important city did the British army enter?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga