Unit 5: The American Revolution

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Who were the group of American colonists that opposed British taxation and other forms of control?

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Sons of Liberty

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What is the official document written in 1776, declaring the American colonies' independence from British rule?

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Declaration of Independence

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Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

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King George III

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Which event is considered the start of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Saratoga

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest by American colonists against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

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What were the Intolerable Acts?

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A series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party.

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?

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To coordinate the colonies' response to British policies and to eventually declare independence.