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The Declaration of Independence was adopted on:
April 4, 1976
July 4, 1776
December 26, 1774
July 4, 2019
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Ordered American colonists to pay unfair taxes; monarch
Charles Cornwallis
George Washington
King George III
Samuel Adams
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First signer of the Declaration of Independence
John Adams
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
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Writer of the Declaration of Independence; 3rd President
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
John Adams
Nathan Hale
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The inalienable rights outlined in the Declaration include life, honesty, and liberty.
True
False
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Personal aid and close friend to George Washington; served in Continental Congress after the war
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Paine
John Paul Jones
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War always causes inflation. Inflation in this sentence means
prices will decrease.
to blow something up in the air.
an explosion in business.
prices will increase.
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Writer of
Common Sense
Thomas Paine
Nathan Hale
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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In the winter at Valley Forge, the Continental army
got all of their troops together for battle.
helped with all of the sick and homeless there.
learned of the British's secret plan to destroy the colonists.
suffered a horrible, cold winter with few supplies and inefficient shelter.
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Inventor; writer; scientist; PA delegate
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin
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Which General crossed the Delaware to ambush the Hessians at Trenton?
George Washington
General Charles Cornwallis
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Science and social studies rock!
False
True
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General of the British Army
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Cornwallis
George Washington
King George III
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The beginning of the American Revolution took place in the
north
west
east
south
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General of the Continental Army; 1st President
Charles Cornwallis
George Washington
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
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The Treaty of Paris
gave the Indians their land back.
officially ended the war.
made the Americans give up all their rights.
declared America a British colony.
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Wealthy, 19-year old French man that helped the colonies
John Paul Jones
Marquis de Lafayette
William Dawes
John Adams
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The shot heard 'round the world was fired at
Trenton
Saratoga
Ticonderoga
Lexington
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The colonists received two things during the Treaty of Paris: independence as a nation and more land.
True
False
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Founded the Sons of Liberty; cousin to John
John Paul Jones
Samuel Adams
Benedict Arnold
Nathan Hale
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The Vermont militia captured the British outpost, providing cannons and supplies for the American forces here
Fort Lee
Fort Sumter
Fort Trenton
Fort Ticonderoga
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War always causes inflation in the economy. Inflation in this sentence means
an explosion in business.
to blow something with air.
prices will decrease.
prices will increase.
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Disguised as a male soldier and fought for America
Molly Pitcher
Deborah Sampson
Marquis de Lafayette
Mulan
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The most famous traitor involved in the American Revolution; American hero at Saratoga turned spy for the British
John Adams
Charles Cornwallis
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
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The three inalienable rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence are the rights to honesty, liberty, and life.
False
True
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Attorney; 2nd President of the United States; helped with the Declaration of Independence
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Paul Jones
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The following riders were part of the famous midnight ride EXCEPT
Paul Revere
William Dawes
Samuel Prescott
George Rogers Clark
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The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point for the Americans because
the French joined to help fight against the British.
the Americans won the Revolutionary War.
the French joined the British to fight against the Continental Army.
Benedict Arnold was captured and executed.
29
In December 1778, British troops moved with speed and skill to capture Savannah, GA.
False
True
30
General Cornwallis made his final surrendered at
Charleston
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Delaware
31
The ending of the American Revolution took place
New England.
in the north.
in the north and west.
in the south and west.
32
"Give me liberty or give me death" is a famous quote stated by
John Hancock
John Paul Jones
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
33
A soldier from Germany named Fredereich von Steuban helped the Americans by
blowing up a British vessel.
capturing British spies.
winning the Battle of Saratoga.
training the American soldiers.
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Two major problems still exist for the colonists after they win the war: too much cotton and slavery.
FALSE
TRUE
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A person that is injured or dies in battle is known as
a casualty.
a victim.
a loser.
very unlucky.
36
Which battle occurred the day after Christmas in 1776?
Bunker Hill
Princeton
Trenton
Ticonderoga
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Patriot schoolteacher turned ranger and spy; hanged
Samual Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
Nathan Hale
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The deadliest single battle of the entire war took place at
Princeton
Bunker Hill (Breed's Hill)
The Battle of Long Island
King's Mountain
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VA delegate; famous for his big speeches
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
John Paul Jones
John Adams
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Father of the US Navy; defeated
Serapis
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Charles Cornwallis
John Paul Jones
