Battles of the Revolutionary War Answers

What event happened on July 4, 1776?“Common Sense” publishedBattle of Concord✔ Declaration of Independence signed

Which event happened first?“Common Sense” published✔ Battle of ConcordDeclaration of Independence signed

What did the Continental Congress do in order to raise money? Check all of the boxes that apply.

What immediate challenges did Washington face as commander of the Continental army? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Who offered freedom to enslaved persons who would join the army?George Washington✔ royal governor of VirginiaAmericans

Who did the Continental Congress send to France in an attempt to gain their support for the war?

The British offered freedom to enslaved persons who agreed to join the British army. This angered

This famous painting is of General Benedict ArnoldJohn Burgoyne✔ George Washington crossing the ✔ DelawareTrentonPotomac River.

This painting is meant to commemorate an event that took place on July 4✔ December 25December 31, 1776.Who was victorious in the battle?the British✔ the Americans

Many experts say that the greatest advantage of the Continental army was

In the fall of 1776, what advantages did each side have? An organized and well-trained army ✔ BritishX colonistsPlenty of money and supplies ✔ BritishcolonistsThe support of France British✔ colonistsKnowledge of the terrain British✔ colonists

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.The Battle of Brandywine Creek✔ Battle of SaratogaBattle of Trenton was the turning point in the war.

Once they defeated Washington at Brandywine Creek, the British seized and occupied the capital and home of the Continental Congress, the city of Boston✔ Philadelphia.

Washington surprised the British on Christmas night in 1776 when he attacked their forces at the Battle of Brandywine Creekthe Battle of Saratoga✔ the Battle of Trenton.

Which of the following best describes Washington’s view after his retreat from New York?

Why does Washington believe the war is lost? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Which best summarizes the writer’s impression of the soldiers at Valley Forge?

Albigence Waldo feels better than✔ worse thanthe same as the soldiers.

Why was General Burgoyne’s campaign important for the British?

The most important effect of Burgoyne's surrender was that