Key Battles of Early America

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Which battle marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

Front

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

Front

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

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Treaty of Ghent

Front

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued during the Civil War?

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To free slaves in Confederate states

Front

Which American general became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812?

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Andrew Jackson

Front

Which event is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga

Front

Compare the causes of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. What is a key difference?

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The Revolutionary War was fought for independence from Britain, while the Civil War was fought over states' rights and slavery.

Front

Why is the War of 1812 sometimes called the "Second War of Independence"?

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It reaffirmed American sovereignty against British interference.

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Analyze the impact of the Gettysburg Address on American society during the Civil War.

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It redefined the purpose of the war to include the principle of human equality.

Front

Significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War?

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It marked the end of major fighting and led to British surrender.