Shots Heard Round the World/Road to War
Which line of longitude were the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Breed’s Hill closest to?
40° N
45° N
75° W
80° W
75° W
Which detail belongs in the American Advantages column?
ability to hire mercenaries
many seasoned generals
strong motivation to fight
a larger population
strong motivation to fight
Based on the map, which physical feature would have been important to the battles at Saratoga and Albany?
Charles River
Delaware River
Hudson River
St. Lawrence River
Hudson River
Who was James Armistead Lafayette?
Native American leader who remained neutral during the war
an American general who accepted money from the British
a Loyalist who revealed the location of Samuel Adams
an American spy who posed as an escaped slave to the British
an American spy who posed as an escaped slave to the British
What provisions were included in the 1783 Peace of Paris? Select the two correct answers.
Florida was returned from Spain to Great Britain.
Great Britain recognized American independence.
Great Britain was required to pay debts to France and Spain.
The United States gained control over the Louisiana Territory.
Hostilities between Great Britain and the United States officially ended.
Hostilities between Great Britain and the United States officially ended.
Great Britain recognized American independence.
April 19, 1775 - Battles of Lexington and Concord
May 10, 1775 - Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
June 16, 1775 - ?
July 4, 1776 - Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
December 26, 1776 - Battle of Trenton
Which event completes the timeline?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Princeton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lake Pontchartrain
Battle of Bunker Hill
Which details belong in the British Advantages column? Select the two correct answers.
small but effective navy
abundant access to funds
large and well-equipped army
alliances with France and Spain
had to ship materials long distances
abundant access to funds
large and well-equipped army
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant? Select the two correct answers.
It was the first major American victory in the war.
It resulted in the British withdrawal from New Jersey.
It prevented a British attack on the port of New Orleans.
It expanded Spanish control over the Louisiana Territory.
It encouraged France to form an alliance with the United States.
It was the first major American victory in the war.
It encouraged France to form an alliance with the United States.
With which statement would Phillis Wheatley agree?
The American colonies should remain loyal to Britain.
African Americans should join the fight for American independence.
The American colonies should wait for Britain to grant independence peacefully.
Enslaved African Americans should side with the British in the fight for American independence.
African Americans should join the fight for American independence.
Why were the Battles of Lexington and Concord called the "Shots Heard Round the World"?
Students should discuss the impact that these battles had such as kicking off the Revolution and later impacts.
This brought forth the only Commissary in the purchasing line in this Camp, and with him this melancholy and alarming truth, That he had not a single hoof of any kind to slaughter, and not more than 25 Barrells of Flour! From hence form an opinion of our situation, when I add, that he could not tell when to expect any.
Which statement is best supported by this excerpt?
The Continental Army lacked sufficient resources.
American soldiers were more motivated than British soldier.
The Continental Army was made up of professional soldier
The Americans had access to a constant supply of fresh soldiers
The Continental Army lacked sufficient resources.
THESE are the times that try men’s souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
What is Paine saying in this excerpt?
God will ensure victory for the colonists.
The fight for independence will be difficult.
Britain has unlimited power to enforce its will.
The war will be over before the end of the summer.
The fight for independence will be difficult.
Why role did women play in the Revolution?
Students should explain how many were spies and why they made for such good spies.
Why was the Declaration of Independence a significant document? Select the two correct answers.
It encouraged Loyalists to resist unfair laws passed by Parliament.
It motivated people toward the goal of freedom from Great Britain.
It inspired new ideas for how government should work.
It suggested putting an end to slavery in America.
It expanded the territory of the new country.
It motivated people toward the goal of freedom from Great Britain.
It inspired new ideas for how government should work.
The winter at Valley Forge was essential for the American victory in the Revolutionary War. Support or refute this statement with evidence from the chapter.
Students should clearly support or refute the claim about the winter at Valley Forge and support it with relevant evidence, such as the troops learned under Frederick von Steuben; they were welltrained for the first time since the start of the war; many soldiers died due to starvation and cold. Answers should include explanations of how the evidence supports the claim.
What good things did Benedict Arnold do for the United States and what bad things did he do?
Students should explain Arnold's military service, particularly which battle he won.
Students should explain his treason and the specific way he betrayed the U.S.