American Revolution Flashcard

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What was the main reason the American colonies wanted independence from Britain?

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They were tired of British taxes and lack of representation.

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What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

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A law that raised taxes on official paper.

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What was the slogan used by American colonists against British taxes?

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No taxation without representation!

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What event is known as the Boston Massacre?

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An incident where British soldiers killed five American colonists.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest where colonists dumped tea into the harbor.

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Who was Paul Revere?

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An American silversmith who warned of a British attack.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

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It was a turning point that led to French support for the Americans.

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Who was the head of the American rebel army?

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George Washington

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What role did women play in the American Revolution?

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They raised money, worked in camps, and some even fought.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

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An American victory that ended major fighting.