Chapter 6 Test

Who was the Key Figure in the American Revolution? King George IIIwas a British king during the Revolutionary era. He is remembered as the British king who lost the American colonies.George Washington was a Commander in chief of the Continental Army. First president of the United States.John Adamswas a Massachusetts lawyer who served on the Declaration of Independence Committee. He was also the second president of the United States.Benjamin Franklin helped create the Declaration of Independence and was also an inventor and a scientist.Patrick Henry was a patriot who said, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.Benedict Arnold was Former Continental Army officer who was one of the most famous traitors in history.Paul Revere participated in the Boston Tea Party and his "midnight ride" became famous. Pick your Battle! Battles of Lexington and Concord The first armed conflict of the American Revolution that took place at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19. Massachusetts militia, known as the Minutemen, fought in this battle. Battle of Saratoga In the fall of 1777, the British invaded New York from Canada. The Americans used the terrain to their advantage and was able to defeat the British. This victory was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Battle of Yorktown The final battle of the war. Because of this battle American won the war and its independence and led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Who wrote the book Common Sense? Thomas Paine Match the year to the events in the American Revolution. Boston Tea Party. 1773Battles of Lexington and Concord. 1775Declaration of Independence. 1776Battle of Saratoga. 1777British Surrender at Yorktown. 1781 What was the Black Regiment? What was one advantage that the colonists had against the British?