American Revolution Battles Unit 1

Before Washington became leader of the Continental Army colonists fought a battle. Where was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Bunker Hill

• Babble Hill

• Bullhorn Hill

• Brad Hill

During a meeting in Virginia debated whether they should prepare for war or try protesting against Great Britain. Who is the speaker that stated war had already begun and finishing with "I know not what others may take; buy as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"?

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• William Dawes

What do the colonists call themselves who were part of the militia?

• Regulars

• Redcoats

• Secondmen

• Minutemen

Which member of the Sons of Liberty warned the colonists that the British soldiers were on their way to Concord through Lexington to take their supplies?

• Thomas Gage

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

Which battle started the Revolutionary War?

• Battle at Trenton

• Battle at Princeton

• Battle at Yorktown

• Battle at Concord

Colonists who fought for Great Britain called themselves ______________.

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Minutemen

• Mercenaries

Colonists who fought for their freedom called themselves __________.

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Mercenaries

• Redcoats

What document did Thomas Paine write that had colonists start to think about separating from Great Britain?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Grievances

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

What was George Washington's plan to win battles in the Revolutionary War?

• move the battles to water

• capture the generals of Great Britain

• keep moving

• face Great Britain head on

After crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Night, how did George Washington's Continental Army defeat the Hessians?

• Washington planned to have the French take the Hessians

• Washington planned to use cannons on their base

• Washington planned a surprise attack

• Washington planned to meet with the general of the British army