Early American History

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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The Preamble is...

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in the beginning of the Declaration...

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What are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

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The Declaration of Independence is signed.

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Where were the 13 original colonies located? Options: On the East Coast, On the West Coast, In the middle of North America

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On the East Coast

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The French and Indian War was fought between the

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French and the British

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In the American Revolution, the Loyalists wanted

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America to remain loyal to Britain

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Who led the American troops during the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington

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Andrew Jackson defeated the British at which battle during the War of 1812? Options: Battle of Birmingham, Battle of Charleston, Battle of Chattanooga, Battle of New Orleans

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Battle of New Orleans

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What product made money for Jamestown?

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Tobacco