Creating a Nation

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What is a Patriot?

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A Patriot is a colonist who wanted to start a new country free from England.

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How many colonists died in the Boston Massacre?

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Five colonists died during the Boston Massacre.

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What type of text is 'Creating a Nation'?

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'Creating a Nation' is an expository text.

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In what year did King George III recognize the independence of the United States?

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King George III recognized the independence of the United States in 1783.

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Which two villages were British troops marching toward to capture weapons?

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The British troops were marching toward Lexington and Concord.

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What is a Loyalist?

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A Loyalist is a colonist who remained loyal to England during the American Revolution.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation, leading to increased tensions between the colonies and Britain.

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What does 'independence' mean in the context of creating a nation?

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Independence means being free from control or influence of another country.

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare the colonies' freedom from British rule.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

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