Exploring the American Revolutionary War for Kids

What event marked the beginning of open conflict between the British soldiers and the American colonists?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Massacre

Which act by the colonists was a direct protest against the British taxes on tea?

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

Who was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• To request peace and recognition of rights

• To form an alliance with France

• To declare war on Britain

• To announce the independence of the colonies

Which document officially declared the colonies as independent from Britain?

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

Which battle was a significant turning point that led to French support for the American cause?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

What hardships did American troops face at Valley Forge?

• Attacks by native tribes

• Desertions by key generals

• Severe cold and hunger

• Lack of ammunition

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• French troops were defeated

• British forces surrendered

• It led to the Intolerable Acts

• American forces retreated

Which event marked the definitive end of the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Declaration of Independence

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Trenton

How did the American colonies celebrate their independence after the war?

• By holding a grand parade in Philadelphia

• By signing the Treaty of Paris

• By declaring July 4th as Independence Day

• By erecting monuments across the new nation