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The first battle of the American revolutionary war was fought.

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The Lexington battle and the Concord battle.

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Which major events did follow the Battle of Concord and the Battle of Lexington?

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The battle of Bunker hill. The battle of Ticon-de-roga. The Second Continental Congress. The Declaration of Independence.

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The date of the Lexington battle?

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The April 19th, 1775.

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The date of the Concord battle?

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April 19th 1775

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What is the significance of the Lexington and the Concord battle?

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It boosts the morale of the Patriots.

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What are the three major accomplishments of the Second Continental Congress? 1775-1778

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It was de facto a national government for the future state of the USA.
It appointed George Washington as commander of the first continental army.
The creation of The Declaration of Independence in 1776, which formally declared the USA independence for Great Britain.

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Name two major leaders? What was a purpose?

What is the first true victory of the Revolutionary war?

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The capture of Fort Ticon-deroga.
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.
To get weapons, which were used in the Siege of Boston.

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skirmish

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battle, clash, combat, conflict.

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a cache of arms

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stockpile, arsenal, reserve

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What was the goal of the British army regarding Concord?

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To siege the weapons.

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What helps the Patriots get ready for the battle of Concord and the battle of Lexington?

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The signal system warning about upcoming troops.

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The Midnight Ride?

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Paule Revere and William Daves rode from Boston to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Williams Adams of the movement of the British army. The 17ht,18th April 1775

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Who was in charge of the Massetchuset colony from Britain?

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Thomas Cage.

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‘the shot heard round the word’

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The first shot in Concord

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The intolerable Act.

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The Tea Act, The Coercive Act, The Quebec Act.

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Patrick Henry.

Thomas Pain.

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Patrick Henry’s speech in Virginia activated the colony to war against England.
Common Sence. Pain encouraged them to fight for independence.

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Where did the Second Continental Congress assemble?

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Philadelphia, May of 1775

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Which actions did take the Second Continental Congress?

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They authorized the Committee of Secret Correspondence.

They agreed to print Continental Currency.

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Who was the grandfather of the CIA?

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Nathan Hale.

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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

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Nathan Hale.

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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
I know not what course others may take; but as for me give me, give me liberty or give me death.

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Patrick Henry at Virginia assembly.

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What is the Olive Branch Petition?

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This is a pledge of loyalty to the British King. The colonies are asking to have rights, but not independence.

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Who did release the pamphlet in 1775?

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Thomas Paine did release his pamphlet of Common Sence.

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The Declaration of Independence was a letter sent to King Georgie III saying he was …..

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disowned

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Who did sign The Declaration of Independence?

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John Hancock

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Which states initially did not sign The Declaration of Independence?

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SC, Gorgia.

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All Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.

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The preamble states the purpose of the government and introduction why the colonies would separate themself.

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What is the second part of The Declaration of Independence?

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The grievances. They are reflected in our current Bill of Rights.

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The Declaration of Independence was founded on a principle of the …..

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consent of the governed. John Locke is the author of this idea.

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The French and Indian war…… result.

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High taxation of the colonies. 1754-1763

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Name major events / Acts/ before the American revolution.

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Stamp ACT 1765 Duty on paper.
Townshend ACT 1767 Duties on lead, paint, glass, tea.
Boston massacre 1770
Boston Tea party 1773
Intolerable Act / Coercive act/ 1774
First Continental Congress 1774
Second Continental Congress 1775-1781 Thomas Jefferson.
The battle of Concord and Lexington. 1775

32
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Which groups did belong to Loyalists?

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Black population/freedom if fighting for British. Native Indians/ trying to preserve The Proclamation line/.

33
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Which groups did belong to the Patriots?

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G. Washington, B. Franklin, Paul Revere, Sons of Liberty

34
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‘These are the times that try men’s souls’

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Thomas Paine supported Washington’s army.

35
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The battle of Trenton.

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Washington’s army captured Trenton/NJ/. It was a needed morale boost. The Christmas 1776.

36
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The battle of Saratoga.

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Washington’s army defeated General Burgoyne.

This was a political victory. France formed an alliance with The United States.

37
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Where was Washington’s army during winter 1977?

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The Valley Forge.

38
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Who did provide the training to Washington’s army?

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Von Steuben.

39
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Who came to help from France to fight for independence?

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Marquis de Lafayette.

40
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To boost America’s maritime power, the Continental Congress issued what.

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The Letter of Marque. This letter authorized private ship owners/ privateers/ to attack British ships. They were paid a percentage.

41
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Which Scotsman was famous for his naval victories on behalf of the USA?

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John Paul Jones

42
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Who has achieved the biggest naval victory on behalf of the USA?

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John Paul Jones. The victory over the ship Serapis.

43
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Which state’s navies did assist America during the fight for its independence?

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Spain, France, Dutch.

Spain captured Florida.

44
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Which navy was indispensable in bringing the Revolution to close in 1781? Where was the battle?

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France navy.

The Battle of the Chesapeake.

45
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In…. general…..issued document…which effectively liberated all slaves belonging to the Patriots

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1779, General Henry Clinton, Philipsburg proclamation.

46
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Which battle was the biggest military loss in American history?

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The battle of Camden. General Horatio Gates/ hero of the Saratoga battle/.

47
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Who changed the coat?

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Arnold Benedict

48
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What is the Southern strategy?

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British army attacked south colonies. They expect the Loyalists would assist them.

49
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What is the statement which is reflecting the strategy applied by…..

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Nathaneal Green. We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.

50
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Which British general lead his army north against the advice of his commander-in-chief?

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General Charles Cornwallis.

51
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What was the final decisive battle of the American revolution? How long did it last?

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The Battle of Yorktown, 22 days.

52
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Name the three generals participating in the Battle of Yorktown.

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G. Washington, de Vimeur, Charles Cornwallis.

53
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What was a major naval battle which did help to win the Battle of Yorktown?

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The Battle of the Capes. The Chesapeake Bay.

54
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French admiral, who did lead the Battle of the Capes?

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Francois Joseph Paul, Comte de Grasse.

55
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When did end the siege of Yorktown?

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October 19th 1781

56
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When was officially ended the Revolution?

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The Treaty of Paris on September 3rd 1783

57
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Which major denominations exist in America before the Revolution?

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The Quakers, The Anglicans, The Congregationalists/the descents of Puritans

58
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The word Anglican church was changed to what?

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The Episcopal Church.

59
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What theology was using first denominations?

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The Calvinist doctrine of predestination.

60
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Which theology was embraced by post-war America?

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The Arminian theology of free will. People would choose to take or refuse salvation. People were responsible to improve the world around them. The development of
It is a liberal reaction to the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. God’s sovereignty and human free will are compatible

61
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Which churches use Arminian theology?

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The Baptists and methodists.

62
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Which new religious groups were spawn by The Second Great Awakening?

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Shakers. The Latter-Day Saints, The Seventh-Day-Adventists.The Transcendentalists. The Communal Oneida Society.

63
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How was a religion spread during The Second Great Awakening?

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Religions were spread by the traveling preachers/’Revivalists’/.

64
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What ideas were spread by Revivalists?

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The secular ideas of Revolution - hard work and personal virtue in a religious way.

65
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Who was the most influential Revivalist?

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Charles Finney

66
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Revivalists did also emphasized.

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Evangelism.

67
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What does it mean to be Evangelist?

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A person who is trying to convince other people to become Christians.

68
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In which states was revivalism most influential?

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NY, Ohio, Kentucky, Thenessy.

69
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Burned-over district.

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The part of NY where Revivalists were very active.

70
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What were America’s borders post Paris treaty?

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Atlantic ocean and Mississippi river.

71
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What is the most enduring legacy of The Second Awakening?

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The intertwining of Christian values with civic values

72
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Who is an important figure of the Temperance movement?

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Lyman Beecher. He tries to convince people to stop drinking voluntarily.

73
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The post-revolutionary women.

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republican motherhood

74
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Under who did Natives united post Revolution?

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Joseph Brandt

75
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How was the post-revolutionary economy?

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Recession, inflation, closed markets, huge national debt, increased taxation.

76
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Who was a carrier for the Patriots at the age of 13?

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Andrew Jackson. He lost his whole family during the Revolution.

77
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Which state has initiated emancipation first?

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Rhode Island

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