The American Revolution

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A revolution is a war that: changes an economic system, changes a government, changes a colonial system, allows a nation to gain territory

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changes a government

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Which of the following was an American advantage in the Revolution? A good cause to fight for, Powerful navy, Well trained army, Strong form of government

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A good cause to fight for

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The first battle of the Revolutionary War was: Bunker Hill, Long Island, Lexington and Concord, Yorktown

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Lexington and Concord

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The Second Continental Congress: wrote the Olive Branch Petition, declared Independence, Met in Philadelphia,

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All of these

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George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War was: President of Congress, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, Commander of British Forces, Guardian of the Realm

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Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

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The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by: Thomas Edison, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which of the following is an idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The people have rights if the King allows it, There should be peace between the British and the colonists, Governments get their power from the people, The Intolerable Acts should be repealed

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Governments get their power from the people

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Which of the following is one of the main ideas found in the Declaration of Independence? Options: Every government that has a king is bad, If a government does not protect the people's rights, they must rebel
, All citizens must obey their government, England is too small to control a continent (America)

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If a government does not protect the people's rights, they must rebel

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Congress accepted the Declaration of Independence on:

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July 4, 1776

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Which of the following battles took place in New York State? Long Island, Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga, All of these

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All of these