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The American Revolutionary War

Explore the key events, figures, and causes of the American Revolutionary War with this engaging Grade 5 worksheet.

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The American Revolutionary War

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1. What was the main reason the American colonists fought for independence from Great Britain?

a

They wanted to pay more taxes.

b

They felt they were not being represented in the British government.

c

They wanted to join France.

d

They disliked tea.

2. Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

a

Benjamin Franklin

b

Thomas Jefferson

c

George Washington

d

King George III

3. The Declaration of   was signed on July 4, 1776.

4. The Sons of Liberty protested British taxes by dumping tea into the Boston  .

5. The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

T

True

F

False

6. Paul Revere made a famous ride to warn colonists that the British were coming.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two important figures from the American Revolutionary War and describe their roles.