Key Events of the American Revolution

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What was the main reason Britain decided to take more control over the colonies in the 1760s?

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Britain needed help paying its war debts.

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Which event led to the death of Crispus Attucks?

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The Boston Massacre

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Why did colonists protest against the Stamp Act of 1765?

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It taxed them without representation in Parliament.

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What happened at the Boston Tea Party?

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Colonists threw tea into Boston Harbor.

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Who was put in charge of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Saratoga

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What significant document was approved on July 4, 1776?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Where did Washington's troops face severe hardships during the winter of 1777-78?

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Valley Forge

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Which country helped the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga?

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France

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How did the American Revolution officially end?

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With the Battle of Yorktown.