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Revolutionary War Battles Worksheet

Grade 4 worksheet on four key Revolutionary War battles — Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown — covering dates, locations, and outcomes.

15 questions · Matching · Fill in the blank · Multiple choice · Short answer · Application

This worksheet focuses on four battles that shaped the American Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Fourth graders practice connecting each battle to its date, location, winner, and consequence — the change each fight caused in the war. Students move from matching and sentence completion to multiple choice and a short written explanation, building both recall and reasoning skills. This sheet works well after an introductory lesson on the Revolutionary War and pairs naturally with a classroom timeline activity. An answer key is built into the sheet, making it suitable for independent practice, homework, or review before a unit assessment.

Revolutionary War Battles Worksheet — Grade 4

This worksheet covers four key Revolutionary War battles. Read each section's directions, then complete the questions.

Remember

Four battles shaped the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
Every battle has a date, a place, a winner, and a result — something that changed because of the fight.
A turning point is a battle that changes who is winning or brings a new country into the war as an ally.

Part A — Match each description to the correct battle, person, or country

Write the letter of the matching word or name next to each numbered description.

Choose from

A. Saratoga
B. France
C. Lexington and Concord
D. George Washington
E. Bunker Hill

1.
The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired here on April 19, 1775.
2.
The American general who commanded forces at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
3.
British General Burgoyne surrendered to American forces here in October 1777.
4.
This June 17, 1775 battle near Boston proved colonists could stand against British soldiers.
5.
After the Battle of Saratoga, this country became an American ally in the war.

Part B — Fill in the blank to complete each sentence

Write the word, name, or date that correctly completes each sentence on the blank line.

6.
The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired on ____ in Massachusetts.
7.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, just outside the city of ____.
8.
At the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, British General ____ surrendered to American forces.
9.
The Battle of Yorktown took place in the colony of ____ in 1781.
10.
American General George Washington commanded forces at the Battle of ____ in 1781.

Part C — Choose the best answer for each question

Read each question and choose the one best answer from the four choices given.

11.
What happened to the war after the American victory at Saratoga in 1777?
1. A.France became an ally of America
2. B.Britain surrendered and the war ended
3. C.The Declaration of Independence was signed
4. D.George Washington was named commander
12.
In what year did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
1. A.1775
2. B.1777
3. C.1779
4. D.1781
13.
Which battle was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
1. A.Bunker Hill
2. B.Saratoga
3. C.Lexington and Concord
4. D.Yorktown
14.
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired on April 19, 1775?
1. A.Saratoga, New York
2. B.Bunker Hill, Massachusetts
3. C.Yorktown, Virginia
4. D.Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts

Part D — Answer in your own words

Write one or two sentences to answer the question, using what you have learned.

15.
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 is called a turning point in the war. Explain why it was so important.

Answer key

Part A — Match each description to the correct battle, person, or country

1.Lexington and Concord
2.George Washington
3.Saratoga
4.Bunker Hill
5.France

Part B — Fill in the blank to complete each sentence

6.April 19, 1775
7.Boston
8.Burgoyne
9.Virginia
10.Yorktown

Part C — Choose the best answer for each question

11.France became an ally of America
12.1781
13.Yorktown
14.Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts

Part D — Answer in your own words

15.Example: The American victory at Saratoga showed France that the colonists could defeat the British. France then became America's ally and sent soldiers and ships that helped America win the war.

What this sheet teaches

Identify the date and location of four key Revolutionary War battles.
Explain what changed in the war because of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
Match each battle to its outcome and place it in the correct order of the war.

Notes for the adult

Students often confuse Bunker Hill with the first battle; remind them April 19, 1775 at Lexington came first.
Post a simple four-battle timeline on the board so students can see the order from 1775 to 1781 clearly.
A student is ready to advance when they can name all four battles, their dates, and outcomes without the sheet.

Revolutionary War Battles Worksheet

Revolutionary War Battles Worksheet — Grade 4

Part A — Match each description to the correct battle, person, or country

Part B — Fill in the blank to complete each sentence

Part C — Choose the best answer for each question

Part D — Answer in your own words

Part A — Match each description to the correct battle, person, or country

Part B — Fill in the blank to complete each sentence

Part C — Choose the best answer for each question

Part D — Answer in your own words

What this sheet teaches

Notes for the adult

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