American Revolution

Front

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of what important document in 1776?

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

Front

What were colonists called that wanted to stay loyal to the British King?

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Loyalists/Torries

Front

Minutemen were farmers who

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were ready to fight at a minute's notice

Front

Why did Britain want to tax the colonists?

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The British needed to make back the money to pay for The French and Indian War

Front

What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?

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1776

Front

Thomas Paine published __________ to encourage more people to join the independence movement. Options: Common Core, Common Sense, Common Knowledge, Common Hero

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Common Sense

Front

Which battle was fought on a hill so that the Patriots could be within firing range towards the British? Options: Battle Hill, Bunker Hill, Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Saratoga

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Bunker Hill

Front

Where did the British surrender to General Washington to end the war? Options: Saratoga, Yorktown, Trenton, Philadelphia

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Yorktown

Front

British troops had help from well trained German soldiers that they paid to fight. These German soldiers were called ________________

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Hessians