Revolutionary War Worksheet
A worksheet for 4th graders covering key events and figures of the American Revolutionary War.
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The American Revolutionary War
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What was the main reason the American colonists wanted independence from Great Britain?
They wanted to pay more taxes.
They felt they were not represented in the British government.
They wanted to become friends with France.
They liked the British king very much.
2. Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
King George III
Paul Revere
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
1. The Declaration of Independence was signed in the year .
2. The colonists who supported Great Britain were called .
3. The famous ride warning of the British arrival was made by .
1. The Boston Tea Party was a formal meeting to discuss taxes.
True
False
2. The last major battle of the Revolutionary War was at Yorktown.
True
False
1. Name two important figures from the American Revolutionary War and explain their contributions.
Match the event to its description.
1. Boston Massacre
a. Colonists dumped tea into the harbor.
2. Boston Tea Party
b. British soldiers shot and killed several colonists.
3. Battle of Lexington and Concord
c. The first battles of the Revolutionary War.