Revolutionary Era

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The British began imposing taxes on the colonists in 1765 to help pay for the expenses of fighting the

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French and Indian War

Front

Who often is considered the founder of the U.S. Navy?

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John Paul Jones

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Where were the first shots fired of the Revolutionary war?

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Lexington

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A significant accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress in 1776 was? Options: Signing the Treaty of Paris, approving the Bill of Rights, creating the U.S. Constitution, writing the Declaration of Independence

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writing the Declaration of Independence

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What law was passed that prohibited colonists from expanding west past the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

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Which of the following was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
- Quartering of soldiers
- Closing of the Boston Harbor
- Ending religious toleration
- Disregarding freedom of speech

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Quartering of soldiers

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What act was imposed in 1764? Options: Quartering act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Tea Act

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Sugar Act

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Which act was imposed in 1765?

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Stamp Act

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Where did General George Washington camp the Continental Army for training over the bitter winter of 1777-78?

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Valley Forge

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Which act caused colonists to dress like Indians and dump tea in the Boston Tea Party?

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Tea Act