Founding Fathers and American Revolution

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Who is known as the "Father of our Country?"

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George Washington

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who was the Secretary of the Treasury?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which event brought the American Revolution to an end and symbolized American independence from Great Britain? Options: Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775; Siege of Charleston, 1780; Siege of Yorktown, 1781; Battle of Brandywine, 1777

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Siege of Yorktown, 1781

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Who suggested a "Bill of Rights" be added to the Constitution?

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George Mason

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Who helped write the Federalist Papers?

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James Madison

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The colonists were becoming more and more angry with Britain. Why?

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Britain forced the colonists to pay high taxes, King George III refused to negotiate with the colonists, and the colonists thought it was unfair to be taxed without having any say in government.

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On July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress published an important document called?

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Declaration of Independence

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What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

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When colonists threw 342 chests of tea overboard into the Boston Harbor to take a stand against Great Britain.

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True/False: The colonists thought it was unfair to be taxed without any say in government

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True