The Revolutionary War for second graders

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Who were the colonists in the Revolutionary War?

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The colonists were people living in the 13 colonies who wanted to be free from British rule.

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What was the Revolutionary War?

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The Revolutionary War was a conflict between the 13 American colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783.

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Who was George Washington?

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George Washington was the leader of the colonists during the Revolutionary War and later became the first President of the United States.

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What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?

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The first battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Lexington.

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What did the colonists want during the Revolutionary War?

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The colonists wanted independence from British rule.

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What are the 13 colonies?

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The 13 colonies were small towns and farms that later became the United States.

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What did the colonists create after winning the Revolutionary War?

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The colonists created a new country called the United States of America.

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Who were the British soldiers in the Revolutionary War?

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The British soldiers were the army of Great Britain fighting against the colonists.

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What is independence?

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Independence means being free and not controlled by another country.

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What was the Declaration of Independence?

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The Declaration of Independence was a document that announced the colonies' freedom from Britain.