Revolutionary Era STAAR

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Last major battle of the American Revolution, in which the British surrendered because a lack of supplies.

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Yorktown

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Which monarch ruled Great Britain during the 1770's?

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King George III

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Who won the French & Indian War?

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The British who wanted to remain a world power.

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The Proclamation of 1763 restricted--

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the western movement of settlers.

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What significant event happened at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

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Site of the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.

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When did the Second Continental Congress sign the document creating "free and independent states"? Options: March 5, 1770, December 16, 1773, April 19, 1775, July 4, 1776

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July 4, 1776

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What battle that ended with an American victory was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga

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In which event were colonists shot after taunting British soldiers? Options: Lexington & Concord, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress, Boston Massacre

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Boston Massacre

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Great Britain eventually recognized American independence by signing the--

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Treaty of Paris in 1783