American Revolution

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Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

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The Continental Army spent a harsh winter and almost quit at –

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Valley Forge

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Who was General and Commander in chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.

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Loyalist

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A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain

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Patriot

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According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?

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The people

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Delegates attending the First Continental Congress were still hopeful for what to happen.

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Reconciling with Great Britain and continuing to be a colony.

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Delegates attending the Second Continental Congress realized what was going to happen.

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The Colonies would go to war with Great Britain

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The ______________ was the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain.

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Olive Branch Petition

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Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Common Sense published all occurred during ______.

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The Revolutionary Era