Michelle The American Revolution Flashcards

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What British actions led to colonial unrest after the French and Indian War?

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New taxes (Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act) and the "Intolerable Acts" (punitive measures after the Boston Tea Party).

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What document, adopted July 4, 1776, formally declared the colonies' independence?

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The Declaration of Independence.

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What unalienable rights are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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What is the core idea about government expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed and people can overthrow an oppressive government.

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Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington.

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Which diplomat secured crucial foreign aid and negotiated the end of the war?

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Benjamin Franklin.

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What were the first military engagements of the Revolution?

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 1775).

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What battle was the turning point of the war, leading to French assistance?

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The Battle of Saratoga (October 1777).

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What battle effectively ended the fighting in the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Yorktown (October 1781).