Topic 5 Revolutionary War Target 1/2

What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution?

• The desire for independence from Britain

• The desire to expand American territories in Europe

• The desire to increase the wealth of the British monarchy

• The need for more land for agriculture

Which group was most likely to support the American Revolution?

• Native American tribes in the West

• Wealthy plantation owners in the South

• Patriots who wanted independence from Britain

• Loyalists who supported British rule

Which of the following was an important outcome of the American Revolution?

• The creation of a new monarchy in the United States

• The United States gaining independence from Great Britain

• Great Britain expanding its empire in the Americas

• Native American tribes gaining control of the American colonies

Which demographic group was most affected by the outcomes of the American Revolution?

• Native Americans, who lost land to settlers

• British Loyalists, who faced persecution in the colonies

• European immigrants, who moved to the Americas for freedom

• African slaves, who were largely unaffected by the Revolution

How did the demographics of the colonies support the victory of the American Revolution?

• Wealthy elites were more likely to oppose the revolution

• Poor farmers uniformly opposed the Revolution

• The population was evenly divided between Loyalists and Patriots

• The colonist were familiar with their demographics

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The outbreak of war at Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

What role did France play in the American Revolution?

• France remained neutral during the conflict

• France sent troops and supplies to support the American colonies

• France fought alongside Britain against the American colonies

• France supported the colonies only after the war ended

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War

• It resulted in the capture of General Cornwallis and the surrender of the British army

• It marked the final battle between British and American forces

• It was a great victory for the British

What was a main reason for the British defeat at the Battle of Yorktown?

• The British were surrounded by French and American forces on land and at sea

• The British were overwhelmed only by American forces

• The British had no reinforcements from Europe

• The British were not prepared for a long siege

What was the main purpose of the Continental Army's winter camp at Valley Forge?

• To negotiate peace with Britain

• To regroup and train soldiers for future battles

• To plan the final siege of Yorktown

• To hold the British at bay during the winter months