Unit 2: American Revolution

Front

Who wrote "Common Sense" that challenged the colonists to fight for independence?

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Thomas Paine

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Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army? He led 2400 men across the Delaware River.

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George Washington

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In 1781, the Continental Army defeated the British troops for the final time at Yorktown, Virginia. What British leader surrendered to General George Washington?

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Charles Cornwallis

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What did the colonists call the acts Britain used to punish Boston after the Boston Tea Party?

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The Intolerable Acts

Front

What is an agreement between people and the government in which people give power to the government in exchange for protection of their natural rights?

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Social Contract

Front

Which political philosopher first wrote about the idea of "natural rights?"

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Locke

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What natural rights did Locke refer to? Options: Property, Happiness, Equality, Fairness, Life, Liberty, Liberty, Equality, & Fraternatity

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Life, Liberty, Property

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One of the main principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should

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protect the natural rights of citizens

Front

George Washington crossed which river to surprise attack the Hessians? Options: Delaware River, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Princeton River

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Delaware River

Front

What was this poster's meaning (Committee of Correspondence)?

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The Colonies needed to be united