The American Revolution

Question 1

King George of Britain was furious with the American colonies, so he sent more ??? to America.

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soldiers

Question 2

Great Britain refused to give American colonists representation. Americans were angry and...

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Refused to buy British things, captured a British tax ship, the Gaspee, and lit it on fire, Threw tea into the Boston Harbor

Question 3

The thirteen states decided it was time to be an independent nation. Thomas Jefferson was

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asked to write a Declaration of Independence

Question 4

The colonies were very successful, but the British government needed more money, so they...

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raised taxes on sugar, tea, paper and other items

Question 5

Elected in 1789, the first President of the United States was a Virginian planter named ???

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George Washingon, the Commander of the Continental Army

Question 6

The first ten amendments to The Constitution are called _____, and they protect our freedom.

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The Bill of Rights

Question 7

Britain sent citizens to North America. They lived on the Atlantic Coast and formed thirteen...

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colonies

Question 8

Which Amendment protects you from "unreasonable search and seizure," by the government?

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The Fourth Amendment

Question 9

The American colonists did not agree with the taxes because they weren't allowed to...

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vote for representatives in Parliament

Question 10

The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech. Which of the following is free speech?

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Somebody writes a letter criticizing the US government

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