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American Revolution- Causes and Events
American Revolution- Causes and Events
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Road to the American Revolution, major battles and key figures of the Revolutionary war.
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Why did the colonists dump tea in the Boston Harbor?
To take the ship and captain hostage to protest taxes.
To steal the Tea off of the ship.
They didn't like tea.
To protest the Tea Act, they were boycotting British Tea
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When you call someone _______ you're calling them a traitor.
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Patrick Henry
3
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Patrick Henry
4
The 2nd battle of the Revolutionary War when the Red Coats were sent to take all weapons at...?
Yorktown, Virginia
Concord, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts
Saratoga, New York
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What was "Taxation without Representation"?
A tax voted on by the colonists.
A tax passed without consent or support from the colonists.
A representative that collected taxes on paper.
A tax passed with partial representation from the colonies.
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What did Paul Revere, Dr. Prescott and William Dawes ride to warn the Colonists about?
That there had been a Massacre in Boston.
That the British were starting a war.
The "Red Coats' were coming by sea to Lexington & Concord.
That there had been a Boston Harbor Blockade.
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Who gave a speech at the 1st Continental Congress that inspired delegates to fight for liberty?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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What two countries fought against each other in the French & Indian War?
Britain and England
Britain and Spain
France and Spain
Britain and France
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Why was the Declaration of Independence necessary?
Because we wanted liberty, and to govern ourselves.
Because the King had been a tyrant, & didn't give us rights
We were tired of the King making choices for us.
We wanted to break away from England to form our own nation
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What did the Declaration of Independence say?
We wanted to give the King another chance.
The Colonies wanted to join France.
All are created equal, the right to life, liberty& happiness
Only upper class citizens can vote.
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Final battle, Washington & the French Navy surround British. Cornwallis surrenders, war is over
Yorktown, Virginia
Lexington, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts
Saratoga, New York
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What was the French & Indian War fought for?
Indians and Ohio River Valley Area
Money and Fur Trade
Ohio River Valley Land & Fur Trade
Ohio River Valley Area
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The Committee of Correspondence informed the colonists of.....?
Colonial News
Britain's movements in the colonies
New products being created in the sold.
Where to vote
14
The Stamp Act of 1765 taxed...?
All playing cards
All newspapers
All of the answers are correct
All legal documents
15
Who fought alongside France in the French and Indian War?
British
Colonists
Native Americans
Canadians
16
The first Battle of the Revolutionary War started when British troops were sent to arrest SOL?
Concord, Massachusetts
Yorktown, Virginia
Lexington, Massachusetts
Saratoga, New York
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Who were the Daughters of Liberty?
Colonists who spoke out against the British.
Patriotic women who made boycotted goods to replace Britains
Loyalists who agreed with the king.
Neutralists who didn't agree with taxes but did not protest.
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Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Colonists who spoke out against the British & formed a group
Neutralists who didn't like the taxes, but didn't protest.
Loyalists who sided with the King.
Patriotic women who made boycotted goods to replace Britains
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The turning point in the war because the Americans defeated the British so France agree to help
Yorktown, Virginia
Saratoga, New York
Concord, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts
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Why were the colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?
They wanted to make more money from the fur trade.
It wouldn't let them settle the land they won.
Because the French took their land.
King didn't pay enough for their land.
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Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
