American Revolution

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What does the word 'retreat' mean?

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To move back or away from danger.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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An event in December 1773 where people dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.

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What happened during the Boston Massacre?

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An event in March 1770 where several Bostonians and British soldiers clashed.

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What is the Quartering Act?

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An Intolerable Act that required colonists to provide shelter, food, and weapons to British soldiers.

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Why do we celebrate July 4th?

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It signifies the date that the colonies were free from British control.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament that taxed printed materials in the colonies.

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What does 'intolerable' mean in the context of the Intolerable Acts?

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Something that is unbearable or unacceptable.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

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It was the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War.

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Who were the Patriots?

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Colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British policies.