American Revolution

Who warned that the British were coming, leading to the famous midnight ride?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

What was significant about the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• It marked the end of the American Revolution

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• It was fought entirely at sea

• It resulted in a decisive American victory

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1775?

• To celebrate the Boston Tea Party

• To petition the king and prepare for possible war

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To declare war on Britain

Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It led to the immediate end of the war

• It was an American victory and a turning point

• It was a British victory

• It was a stalemate

Which country became an ally of America after the Battle of Saratoga?

• Canada

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Why was the winter at Valley Forge significant?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed there

• The troops faced severe hardships

• It was a major battle site

• The Continental Army gained new allies

What marked the official end of the American Revolution?

• George Washington's resignation

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Declaration of Independence

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

Who was known as the captain of the Navy fighting on water during the American Revolution?

• John Paul Jones

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Wentworth Cheswell

• James Armistead