American Revolutionary Era

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What did the Declaration of Independence NOT say? Options: All men are created equal., Colonists have God-given rights that cannot be removed., King George passed unfair laws and taxes., England violated human rights by promoting slavery.

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England violated human rights by promoting slavery.

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Which pamphlet effectively argued that it was essential for the colonies to be independent from England so that America could pursue better relationships in Europe?

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Common Sense

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Which British laws did NOT drive the Colonists towards independence? Options: The Stamp Act of 1765, The Sugar Act of 1764, The Quartering Act of 1765, The Tax Acts of 1766.

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The Tax Acts of 1766.

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What was the significant outcome of the First Continental Congress?

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It was the first time the American colonies met to discuss their relationship with Britain.

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What started the Battle of Lexington (the first battle of the Revolutionary War)? Options: A disagreement over taxes, The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Boston Tea Party, A British attempt to arrest patriot leaders

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A British attempt to arrest patriot leaders

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What were the Intolerable Acts?

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A series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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It was a protest against the British government's monopoly on tea.

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How were the American colonists able to defeat the British Army?

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They used guerrilla warfare tactics.

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What was the significant accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress?

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Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga