American Revolution Flashcard #3

Front

Which of the following was the British King during the Revolutionary Era? Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, George Washington, King George III

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King George III

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Which of the following was the commander and chief of the Continental Army? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benedict Arnold

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George Washington

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Which of the following was a colonial leader who was also an inventor and a scientist? John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere

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Benjamin Franklin

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

Front

What was the name of the document that formally separated the United States from England?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following was an act of protest by the Sons of Liberty to show their disapproval of the new tax on tea? Boston Massacre, Sons of Liberty, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party

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Boston Tea Party

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What was the name of the event leading to the Revolution when colonists were shot by British soldiers?

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Boston Massacre

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Which group or people assisted the French in the French and Indian war?

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Native Americans

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Why did the French and Indian war begin?

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The French and the British wanted to extend their colonies into the west