American Revolution Unit 5 Part 2

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What was George Washington's role DURING the Revolutionary War?

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Leader and Commander of the Continental army

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Why did British troops raid Lexington and Concord?

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Patriots had been storing weapons there.

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Which colonial hero rode through the countryside to warn colonists that the British were coming to attack?

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Paul Revere

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Whom did the Second Continental Congress choose to write the Declaration of Independence, making him most known for this?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which colonial figure gave the famous speech ending with "Give me liberty or give me death"?

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Patrick Henry

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Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which persuaded colonists to declare independence from Great Britain?

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Thomas Paine

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Which statement BEST explains why the Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence? Options: France convinced the Congress to declare war on Great Britain. The Congress declared the colonies independent because Great Britain refused to recognize certain rights. The Congress wanted to recognize Great Britain's rule over the colonies. The Congress wanted to set up an American monarchy.

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The Congress declared the colonies independent because Great Britain refused to recognize certain rights.

Front

Which battle led to French support for the Patriots, which became the turning point in the war?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important?

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The battle was a defeat for the Patriots, but showed the British that the Patriots could fight well.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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The men who helped start the American Revolution.