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8th grade The Revolutionary War: key events from Lexington to the Treaty of Paris worksheet

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The Revolutionary War: key events from Lexington to the Treaty of Paris

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NameDate

Circle the best answer.

1.
When was the Treaty of Alliance signed, Kira asks?
- February 6, 1778
- September 3, 1783
- April 19, 1775
- December 1777
2.
Who won public support for the American cause in France, Luz asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- Lord Cornwallis
- Thomas Paine
3.
Why did France wait in 1777, Milo asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Franklin left France
- It was talking with Spain
- It had already signed
- It was at war with Spain
4.
Which came first, secret French help or the Treaty of Alliance, Pia asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Secret help, in 1776
- Both in 1778
- The chain does not say
- The treaty, in 1778
5.
Which two arrows lead into the Treaty of Alliance box, Tala asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Franklin's support and Saratoga news
- The 1763 treaty and Yorktown
- Saratoga news alone
- Spain's support and the Saratoga news
6.
What did news of Saratoga lead to, Zee asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- France signed the alliance
- Spain signed first
- France joined Britain against America
- The war ended
7.
By the note, why did France want to help, Ari asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- To win back the colonies for itself
- To weaken Britain after 1763
- Because Spain asked it to
- To end its own monarchy
8.
Spain was wary of American independence. Why might a kingdom with colonies be wary, Bo asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Its own colonies might follow
- It had no colonies
- It disliked Franklin
- It wanted more British taxes
9.
Was France's help only about American freedom, Esme asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- No; it also wanted to weaken Britain
- Yes; it cared for no other goal
- No; it wanted to help Britain
- Yes; it wanted America for itself
10.
Jun's friend says the Americans won with no help from abroad. What is the best reply?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Agree: Spain fought for Britain
- Agree: no country helped
- Disagree: France was an ally
- Disagree: Britain helped them

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The Revolutionary War: key events from Lexington to the Treaty of Paris. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

I can put the war's first years in order (Lexington 1775, the Declaration, New York, Saratoga 1777) and say why Saratoga was a turning point.
I can follow how the United States won France as an ally (1776–1778) and why France helped.
I can follow Yorktown (1781) to the Treaty of Paris (1783), weigh the French role, and say what the treaty settled.

Standard: D2.His.2.6-8

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