The American Revolution

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What City and River did George Washington plan a surprise attack on Christmas Night?

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New Jersey and Delaware River

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Which early American War General switched sides and joined the British Army, becoming a traitor?

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Benedict Arnold

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Which American victory during the American Revolution prompted France to join the War against Great Britain?

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Battle of Saratoga

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What battle is known as being the turning point during the American Revolution?

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Battle of Saratoga

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What battle is known as the last major battle of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Yorktown

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What reason did Parliament give for raising taxes in the colonies after 1763? Options: The colonists were ignoring the Proclamation Line, Colonists did not live in England but enjoyed English rights, Colonists should help pay for the costs of the French and Indian War, Colonists should be punished for protesting against taxes.

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Colonists should help pay for the costs of the French and Indian War

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Which act required colonists in Boston to house British soldiers?

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Quartering Act

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What did the Second Continental Congress issue to England?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What was the Second Continental Congress?

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A meeting of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies to support the American Revolution.

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This was a tax on molasses and sugar to reduce smuggling.

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Sugar Act