American Revolution Flashcard

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How did some women contribute to the war beyond traditional roles?

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By serving as spies and nursing the sick and wounded

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What was one weakness of the Continental Army?

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Lack of trained soldiers

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Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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This act was passed in 1765....it was a tax on all paper documents in the colonies such as newspapers, documents, and ship papers

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Stamp Act

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What was the role of the Sons of Liberty?

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Both peaceful and violent protests against British policies

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The purpose of the Quartering Act was to require the colonies to

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provide housing for British soldiers

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

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from the people

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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After the Boston Tea Party, the British government punished the colonists with the

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Intolerable Acts

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What was the name of the group that acted as a government for the colonies and created/signed the Declaration of Independence?

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2nd Continental Congress