The Revolutionary War: key events from Lexington to the Treaty of Paris
Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet
Circle the best answer.
When was the Treaty of Alliance signed, Kira asks?
- April 19, 1775
- December 1777
- September 3, 1783
- February 6, 1778
Who won public support for the American cause in France, Luz asks?
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- Thomas Paine
- George Washington
- Lord Cornwallis
- Benjamin Franklin
Why did France wait in 1777, Milo asks?
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- It was at war with Spain
- It had already signed
- Franklin left France
- It was talking with Spain
How many months passed from December 1777 to February 1778, Noah asks?
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- 14 months
- 10 months
- 1 month
- 2 months
How many years passed from 1776 to the Treaty of Alliance, Ren asks?
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- 12 years
- 2 years
- 3,554 years
- 3 years
Which two arrows lead into the Treaty of Alliance box, Tala asks?
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- Saratoga news alone
- The 1763 treaty and Yorktown
- Spain's support and the Saratoga news
- Franklin's support and Saratoga news
What did news of Saratoga lead to, Zee asks?
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- France joined Britain against America
- The war ended
- Spain signed first
- France signed the alliance
Spain was wary of American independence. Why might a kingdom with colonies be wary, Bo asks?
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- It wanted more British taxes
- It disliked Franklin
- Its own colonies might follow
- It had no colonies
Was France's help only about American freedom, Esme asks?
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- No; it wanted to help Britain
- Yes; it cared for no other goal
- No; it also wanted to weaken Britain
- Yes; it wanted America for itself
Jun's friend says the Americans won with no help from abroad. What is the best reply?
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- Disagree: Britain helped them
- Agree: no country helped
- Agree: Spain fought for Britain
- Disagree: France was an ally