American Revolution Battles

What was the rallying cry of the American colonists?

• Freedom or Death

• Liberty for All

• No Taxation without Representation

• Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Which battle marked a turning point for American morale, despite being a loss?

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It convinced France to support the Americans.

• It was the final battle of the war.

• It was the first American victory.

• It led to the British surrender.

What harsh conditions did the Continental Army face at Valley Forge?

• A lack of food and shelter

• A tropical disease outbreak

• A surprise attack by the British

• A severe summer drought

Which city did the British capture in 1780, taking more than 5,000 American soldiers prisoner?

• New York

• Boston

• Charleston

• Philadelphia

What was the outcome of the Battle of Camden?

• A decisive American victory

• A draw with heavy losses on both sides

• A crushing defeat for the Americans

• A strategic retreat by the British

Which battle effectively ended the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the end of the war?

• General George Washington

• King George III

• General Charles Cornwallis

• Benjamin Franklin

What was signed in September 1783 to officially end the war?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States