American Revolution — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Benjamin Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence all by himself.
Corrected: Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
The corrected sentence is: "Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.". The original sentence "Benjamin Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence all by himself." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
King George III supported the colonists and lowered their taxes.
Corrected: King George III opposed the colonists and kept raising their taxes.
The corrected sentence is: "King George III opposed the colonists and kept raising their taxes.". The original sentence "King George III supported the colonists and lowered their taxes." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The American Revolution ended with the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.
Corrected: The American Revolution ended with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
The corrected sentence is: "The American Revolution ended with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.". The original sentence "The American Revolution ended with the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Thomas Jefferson wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
2. The British king during the Revolution was King George III.
King George III ruled Britain during the American Revolution.
3. Benjamin Franklin traveled to France to ask for help during the war.
Franklin served as a diplomat in France and successfully convinced France to ally with the colonies.
4. The last major battle of the Revolution was at Yorktown.
The Siege of Yorktown (1781) ended in British surrender, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What did the Declaration of Independence announce to the world?
Sample answer: It announced that the thirteen colonies were free and independent states, no longer ruled by Britain.
The Declaration declared independence from British rule and listed grievances against King George III.
2. Name two leaders of the American Revolution and explain what each did.
Sample answer: George Washington commanded the Continental Army, and Benjamin Franklin helped gain French support for the war.
Washington led the military effort; Franklin's diplomacy secured the French alliance that was critical to victory.