American Revolution Test Review

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Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution? Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, French and Indian War, Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that influenced many colonists to support independence?

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Thomas Paine

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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

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It marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

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

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George Washington

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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The purpose was to declare independence and explain the reasons.

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Which country provided significant military and financial support to the American colonists during the Revolution?

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France

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The Proclamation of 1763 was intended to

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avoid conflicts with Native American Indians west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Which heading best completes the partial outline? Options: Attempts to Overthrow British Rule, Development of Self-Government in the American Colonies, Establishment of British Parliamentary Control Over the Colonies, Social Reform Movements in the American Colonies

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Development of Self-Government in the American Colonies

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The events described in this account could be considered a turning point in history because

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Native Americans in the British colonies experienced a drastic decline in population due to disease and war brought by Europeans.