Revolutionary War

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On April 18-19, 1775, the colonist militias marched to _______ and _______, Massachusetts, where they hoped to steal arms. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

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Lexington, Concord

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A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

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Saratoga

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Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army achieved victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

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Yorktown, Virginia

Front

The ____ Continental Congress appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief of the colonial army and called on the colonies to provide troops.

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2nd

Front

George Washington and his demoralized troops spent a hard winter in _____, Pennsylvania, where they dealt with disease, harsh weather, and low morale.

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Valley Forge

Front

Which document recognized American independence, gave Americans all land east of Mississippi River and north of Florida, and evacuated forts occupied by the British?

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

Front

What event took place on March 5, 1770?

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Boston Massacre

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When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

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1783

Front

What was closed as part of the Intolerable Acts?

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Boston Harbor

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What country helped the U.S. the most during the Revolutionary War?

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France