Question

american revolution quiz
possible points: 20
match the event with its proper description.
battle of saratoga
battles of lexington and concord
declaration of independence
valley forge
breakup letter between the colonies and great britain; told the world why they were becoming their own nation
turning point in the american revolution; france agreed openly to aid the american colonists in the war
low period of morale for the continental army
british troops searching for colonial stash of weapons; \shot heard round the world\

Explanation:

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning - point in the American Revolution which led France to openly aid the American colonists. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements where British troops were searching for a colonial stash of weapons and the "shot heard round the world" occurred. The Declaration of Independence was like a breakup letter between the colonies and Great Britain, stating why they were becoming an independent nation. Valley Forge was a low period of morale for the Continental Army.

Answer:

Battle of Saratoga - turning point in the American Revolution; France agreed openly to aid the American colonists in the war
Battles of Lexington and Concord - British troops searching for colonial stash of weapons; "shot heard round the world"
Declaration of Independence - Breakup letter between the colonies and Great Britain; told the world why they were becoming their own nation
Valley Forge - Low period of morale for the Continental Army