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American Revolution
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Great Britain desired to be a -
country
world power
state power
leader
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Who was Phillis Wheatley?
enslaved african american that wrote fictional books
former enslaved african american who wrote poetry and plays
commander of Continental army
author of the Declaration of Independence
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Who was the British king during the Revolutionary era?
George Washington
King George II
Lord Cornwallis
King George III
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What marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Saratoga
Surrender at Yorktown
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
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Who was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses?
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
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What happened at the Signing of the Treaty of Paris?
Colonies declared Independence
delegates met to discuss problems
Great Britain recognized American Independence
battle with Britain
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Why were colonies able to defeat Great Britain? (two correct answers)
support from France and strong leadership
defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs.
surrendering to Britain
Boston Tea Party
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Who championed the cause for Independence?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Lord Cornwallis
Patrick Henry
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People have a right and a duty to change a government that -
creates new rights
states their rights
uses their rights
violates their rights
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What restricted the western movement of settlers?
The Proclamation of 1763
taxation
world power
Proclamation of 1873
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What american victory was the turning point of the war?
Battle at Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Surrender at Yorktown
Boston Massacre
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What were Britain's reasons for taxation? (two correct answers)
finance the French and Indian War
bring colonies back to Britain
maintain British troops in the colonies
to begin a war
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What are the unalienable rights people have?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and free speech
liberty, pursuit of happiness
life, liberty
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What event happened first?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
First Continental Congress
Battle of Lexington and Concord
