the revolutionary war facts Flashcards
(15 cards)
What year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
True
Fill in the blank: The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at __________.
Lexington and Concord
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War? A) Bunker Hill B) Saratoga C) Yorktown D) Trenton
B) Saratoga
What was the primary purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
To protest against British taxation without representation
True or False: George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act imposed taxes on paper goods in the American colonies.
Stamp
Who were the Loyalists?
Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
Multiple Choice: Which country provided significant support to the American colonies during the Revolutionary War? A) Spain B) France C) Netherlands D) Portugal
B) France
Name one advantage the British had at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
A well-trained army
What event occurred on July 4, 1776?
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence
True or False: The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.
True
