The American Revolution

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Which of the following was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress?
Options: declaring defeat, electing an army commander, declaring independence, forming an army

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declaring defeat

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Why was Thomas Paine's Common Sense convincing to many people?

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it was easy to understand

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Which of the following is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence? People have the right to choose who will be their leader. People are born with rights that cannot be taken away. People have the right to choose to be independent or not. All people have the same rights.

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People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.

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Why was signing the Declaration a dangerous act?

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Britain viewed those who signed as traitors.

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How did the victory at Trenton affect the Americans?

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Americans had renewed hope.

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6. How did the victory at Saratoga affect the war?

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France became an American ally and joined the war.

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What role did African American Patriots play in the war?

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They fought in almost every battle of the war.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the contributions made by women during the American Revolution?
- repaired socks
- delivered water
- wrote poetry

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built forts

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Which of the following describes how Baron Von Steuben helped the Continental Army at Valley Forge? He trained the soldiers. He was a spy. He knew how to build forts. He taught all the soldiers to speak German.

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He trained the soldiers.

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What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown? Options: capturing British cannons, French mercenaries, hiding his troops in homes, the arrival of the French Navy

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the arrival of the French Navy