American Revolution

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that required colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.

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What was the Sugar Act?

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A law passed in 1764 that taxed sugar and molasses imported into the colonies, aimed at reducing smuggling.

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What was the Tea Act?

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A law passed in 1773 that granted the British East India Company the right to sell tea directly to the colonies, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest by the American colonists in 1773 against the Tea Act, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson, along with other members of the Continental Congress.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

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It was the turning point of the American Revolution, leading to France becoming an ally of the Patriots.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

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The British Army, led by General Cornwallis, surrendered to the American and French forces, effectively ending the war.

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What does 'Patriot' mean in the context of the American Revolution?

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A colonist who rebelled against British control and supported independence.

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What does 'Loyalist' mean?

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A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.

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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?

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To serve as a governing body for the American colonies and coordinate resistance against British rule.

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