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WorksheetsKey Battles of the American Revolution
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What did the Mecklenburg Committee of Safety do on May 20, 1775?
They declared war on England.
They created a declaration of independence.
They signed a peace treaty.
They formed a new government.
What was the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
May 20, 1775
June 15, 1775
April 19, 1775
What does the date April 12th, 1776, signify on the North Carolina flag?
The signing of the U.S. Constitution
The Halifax Resolves
The end of the Civil War
The start of the American Revolution
What is the main controversy surrounding the Mecklenburg Declaration?
Its authorship
Its authenticity
Its language
Its location
What happened to all former laws according to the Mecklenburg Resolves?
They were reinforced
They were suspended
They were rewritten
They were ignored
What significant action did the Halifax Resolves lead to?
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Drafting of the U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Boston Tea Party
Who led the Redcoats during the battles of Concord and Lexington?
General Thomas Gage
General George Washington
General Charles Cornwallis
General Benedict Arnold
What action did the British take after reaching Concord?
They captured the town
They retreated back to Boston
They negotiated a truce
They fortified their position
What did the American militia do at Concord?
They surrendered
They attacked the British from cover
They fled the battlefield
They joined the British forces
How many British soldiers were killed by the American militia at Concord?
50
73
100
25
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the British?
They lost the battle.
They won the battle but lost 1000 men.
They won without any losses.
They retreated immediately.
What was the impact of Francis Marion's militia on British troops?
They strengthened British morale.
They took a toll on British troops.
They had no effect.
They increased British supplies.
What did Cornwallis need from Charlotte to replenish his supplies?
Weapons and ammunition
Mills and crops
Horses and wagons
Soldiers and reinforcements
Which militia constantly harassed the British troops?
Mecklenburg Patriot Militia
Georgia State Militia
South Carolina Rangers
Virginia Volunteers
Where would the Loyalists have to cross to reach the British?
Cape Fear River
Moore's Creek Bridge
Neuse River
Tar River
