What was the significance (importance) of the Battle of Saratoga?
it is where the first shots were fired
it is where George Washington became commander
it is where the British surrendered
It was the turning point of the war
Which was the first battle and the "shot heard 'round the world"?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle at Lexington and Concord
What caused the Revolutionary War?
The colonists were upset over unfair taxes
the British was tired of paying taxes
The colonists were treating the King unfairly
The British did not want to support the colonies
Who is MOST responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Lee
Benjamin Franklin
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Horatio Gates
William Howe
General Cornwallis
George Washington
The U.S. achieved independence from what country in the 18th century?
Spain
Germany
France
Britain
the ______ was approved by the 2nd Continental Cong. on July 4, 1776
The Bill of Rights
Federalists Papers
Declaration of Independence
the Constitution of the United States
Which battle was the turning point of the war when the Colonists started winning?
Battle at Saratoga
Battle at Yorktown
Battles at Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
Which statement is true of Lexington and Concord?
It is where the first fighting of the Rev. War took place
It is where the British surrendered to the colonists
it is where the French joined the war
It was the turning point of the Rev. War
Who was seen as an Am. traitor for trying to help the British win the Rev. war?
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
Samuel Harris
George Washington
The French officially joined forces with the colonists after which battle?
Battle of Quebec
Battle at Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Group of leaders that helped start our country (the U.S.)
House of Representatives
2nd Continental Congress
Continental Congress
Founding Fathers
King George was condiered a _________ because he ruled as a harsh dictator.
independent
monarch
liberty
tyrant
Which is the BEST reason why the British surrendered in Yorktown in 1781?
Spain declared war on Gr. Britain so they withdrew.
Washington met with King George asking him to surrender
British were mad because Canada invaded the U.S.
The British people and gov. were tired of fighting the war
Who was the first to sign the Dec. of Independence?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Washington's Vice President and the 2nd President of the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
What is most significant (important) about the Second Continental Congress?
The colonists decided to surrender to England
Through their discussions the Dec. of Ind. was born
they compromised with the King thru Olive Branch Petition
it was when they decided to repeal the Stamp Act
Who was the leader of Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Benedict Arnold
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Why did Jefferson include "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Dec of Ind?
He thought colonists should have more rights than Britain
He thought Britain was not allowing them those rights
to let the British know that he wanted an independent nation
He thought colonists should have more rights than any nation
What was the lasting effect of the American Revolution?
The Colonists were given a seat in Parliament
The British took away all the taxes except the Stamp Act
The British recognized American independence
The British gained more land in North America
The document that let Britain know that America was not ruled by them anymore
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Emancipation Proclamation
Who won the American Revolution?
France
Great Britain
the American colonists
King George III
Freedom
liberty
colonist
tyrant
government