American Revolution

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who alerted the colonists that the British were coming?

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Paul Revere

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What does the word 'retreat' mean?

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To move back or away from danger.

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Who did the British fight to control land in North America?

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The French

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Why do we celebrate July 4th?

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It signifies the date that the colonies were free from British control.

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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 is the significance of the phrase 'No taxation without representation'?

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It was a slogan used by colonists to protest against British taxes imposed without their consent.

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.

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What year did the American Revolution begin?

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1775