American Revolution Flashcard WK: 2.3

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord are considered to be the what...?

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Beginning of the American Revolution.

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The Declaration of Independence (1776) was passed at the ___ __________ ___________ in Philadelphia.

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2nd Continental Congress

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Which is the LAST major battle of the American Revolution, where British General Cornwallis will surrender?

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Battle of Yorktown (1781)

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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The Treaty of Paris 1783 nullified (canceled) the Proclamation Line and allowed colonist to...?

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Start settling WEST of the Appalachian Mts.

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What are the 3 "Unalienable Rights" listed in our Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

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The Declaration of Independence list and states what?

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List the 27 abuses/complaints against the King and declares American Independence.

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Who is the Author and Father of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?

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he persuades the colonists to rebel

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This person was a great inventor, scientist, and writer. He also helped to convince France to support America during the revolution. Who was he?

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Benjamin Franklin