Causes of the American Revolution

Question 1

The first battle of the American Revolution was fought at

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Lexington and Concord

Question 2

Americans who opposed the war against Great Britain were called

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loyalists

Question 3

Which Continental Congress was responsible for the Olive Branch Petition?

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First

Question 4

Americans who fought for independence from Great Britain were called

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Patriots

Question 5

Whom did the Continental Congress choose to lead the American Army?

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George Washington

Question 6

How many people were killed in the Boston Massacre?

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5

Question 7

Americans who joined the British Army were called

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Tories

Question 8

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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July 4, 1776

Question 9

The letter from the First Continental Congress to King George III asking for peace was called

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the Olive Branch Petition

Question 10

Which was NOT one of the causes of the American Revolution?

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Intolerable Acts

Question 11

Which American Patriot said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

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Nathan Hale

Question 12

What is another word for "non-transferable"?

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unalienable

Question 13

Which was NOT an advantage of the British during the Revolutionary War?

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Guerilla warfare and tactics

Question 14

Who was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?

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The Sons of Liberty

Question 15

What was the name of the famous bell that cracked on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, PA?

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Liberty Bell

Question 16

What was the name of the African-American killed in the massacre?

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Crispus Attucks

Question 17

Which American general and hero of Saratoga was best known as being a traitor to his country?

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Benedict Arnold

Question 18

Which early Boston battle had the slogan, "don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"?

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Bunker Hill

Question 19

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 20

What was the slogan given for Lexington and Concord?

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"The short heard around the world"

Question 21

Who said "I regret I have but one life to give for my country" before being hung as a spy?

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Nathan Hale

Question 22

Which Prussian General helped the Americans become an Army at Valley Forge?

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Baron Von Stueben

Question 23

Which Continental Congress is responsible for authorizing the Declaration of Independence?

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Second

Question 24

Who is best known for his cry, "The British are coming"?

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Paul Revere

Question 25

Who was the President of the Congress who first signed the Declaration?

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John Hancock

Causes of the American Revolution

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Causes of the American Revolution

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