Quiz Me! - Events: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about events in the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered to be a turning point in the war? The French and Spanish pledged to aid the United States after the Patriot victory. The British retreated into Canada after the American victory. The British took control of the Hudson River and prevented Americans from receiving aid. The Americans declared their independence after the victory. 2 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress Articles of Confederation Congress Albany Plan for Union 3 / 10 What was British General John Burgoyne’s goal when he attacked the colonial army at Saratoga? To prevent French aid from reaching the Continental army To capture General Washington and break the morale of the Continental army To cut off New England from the rest of the colonies To secure the control of the New York harbor 4 / 10 Which title best represents the list above? Proclamation of 1763 Boston Tea Party Stamp Act Congress Albany Plan of Union 5 / 10 What was a major reason Washington’s troops were able to defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown? General Washington received a new supply of weapons to give his troops. General Washington blocked General Cornwallis with the help of the French fleet. General Washington led a surprise attack on the British during the Christmas holiday. General Cornwallis’s men were tired of fighting and wanted to go home. 6 / 10 What was Washington able to accomplish at Valley Forge? He doubled the size of his troops as more men volunteered to fight the British. He used the harsh winter to train his men to fight like a professional army. He planned a sneak attack on the British Army, guarding the New York harbor. He negotiated with the French to support U.S. independence. 7 / 10 Which statement correctly describes the significance of the Battle of Yorktown? The surrender by General Cornwallis and his men effectively ended the war. The French pledged aid after the Americans won this decisive victory. The French lost the Ohio Valley in the final battle of the Seven Years War. The British won the battle and took control of the James River. 8 / 10 What is the best title for the chart above? Colonial Grievances Causes of the American Revolution Colonies Gain Independence from Britain Causes of the French and Indian War 9 / 10 Why were the Battles of Lexington and Concord described by poet Ralph Waldo Emerson as “the shot heard round the world”? The battles eventually led to independence for the colonies. They were the first battles the Colonial Army won in the American Revolution. After the American victories at both sites, the French agreed to send aid. More colonists joined the Continental Army because of the American victories. 10 / 10 What was one outcome of the Second Continental Congress? John Hancock was named as temporary commander of the Continental Army. The Second Continental Congress declared independence after shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. Delegates sent a petition that criticized Parliament and pledged loyalty to the King. The Second Continental Congress planned a boycott of all British goods coming into the colonies. Your score is Restart quiz
