Struggles and Achievements of the Revolutionary War

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How did the Continental Army struggle at the start of the Revolutionary War?

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The Continental Army had little gunpowder and few bayonets. The men lacked training since they were not professional soldiers.

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What advantages did the British army have at the start of the Revolutionary War?

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professionally trained army, plenty of supplies and weapons funded by the British government.

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Which sentence best describes the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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The British attacked head-on and eventually won the hills but only after losing more than a thousand men.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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It explained why the colonies were breaking from British rule.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What were three grievances against King George listed in the Declaration?

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manipulating and intimidating colonial judges, forcing colonists to quarter British soldiers, taxing colonists without giving them representation.

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What did the Continental Congress ask Jefferson to put in the Declaration?

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their definition of good government, a list of ways the king wronged the colonies, a statement that the colonies were separating from England.

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In the Declaration of Independence, it says that 'all men are created equal.' What does this phrase mean?

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All people have the same right to life, freedom, and happiness.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?

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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War because it convinced France to join the war on the side of the Americans, providing crucial military support.

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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.