Colonial America and the Revolution Flashcard

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Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?

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Plymouth

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What was the primary cash crop grown in Virginia during the 17th century?

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Tobacco

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Which document established self-government for the Plymouth Colony? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

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Mayflower Compact

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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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 is the name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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Which colony was established as a haven for English Catholics?

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Maryland

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Which early colonial assembly is considered the first representative government in America?

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House of Burgesses

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Which act imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea in the colonies?

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Townshend Acts

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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington