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What year did the American Revolution officially begin?

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1775

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2
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Which event is commonly considered the starting point of the American Revolution?

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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True or False: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The main author of the Declaration of Independence was ______.

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the primary reason for the American colonies’ dissatisfaction with British rule?

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Taxation without representation

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6
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Which act imposed taxes on printed materials in the American colonies?

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The Stamp Act

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Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Saratoga

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Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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True or False: The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, officially ending the war.

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True

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What did the Boston Tea Party protest against?

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British tea taxes

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Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the ______.

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Bill of Rights

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12
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Which document formally declared the colonies’ independence from Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Multiple Choice: Who was known as the ‘Swamp Fox’ during the American Revolution?

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Francis Marion

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14
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What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?

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1783

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True or False: The American Revolution was fought solely between the American colonies and Great Britain.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The ______ was a series of punitive laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.

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Intolerable Acts

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17
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What battle marked the end of major fighting in the American Revolution?

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The Siege of Yorktown

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18
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Who was the French ally that helped the American colonies during the Revolution?

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Marquis de Lafayette

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19
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Multiple Choice: Which pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, encouraged colonists to seek independence?

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Common Sense

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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

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It united the colonies in opposition to British policies.

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21
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True or False: The Articles of Confederation provided a strong central government.

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False

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22
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was an uprising led by farmers in Massachusetts protesting economic injustices.

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Shays’ Rebellion

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What was the primary purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

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To manage the colonial war effort and move towards independence.

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24
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Multiple Choice: Which battle was the first major defeat for the Americans?

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The Battle of Bunker Hill

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What role did women play during the American Revolution?
They took over roles in the workforce and supported the war effort.
26
True or False: The American Revolution had no impact on other countries.
False
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was a document that outlined the framework of the new American government.
U.S. Constitution
28
What was one major effect of the American Revolution on society?
It inspired movements for independence and democracy worldwide.
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Multiple Choice: What was the primary reason the British wanted to maintain control over the American colonies?
Economic benefits from trade and resources
30
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
31
True or False: The American Revolution led to the immediate abolition of slavery.
False
32
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a key document that expressed the colonies' grievances against King George III.
Declaration of Independence
33
What year did the Boston Tea Party take place?
1773
34
Multiple Choice: Which group was formed to oppose British taxation and policies?
The Sons of Liberty
35
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It led to British surrender and effectively ended the war.
36
True or False: The American Revolution was fought without any foreign assistance.
False
37
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a series of meetings where the colonies coordinated resistance to British policies.
Continental Congress
38
What was the impact of the American Revolution on Native Americans?
Many were displaced as colonial expansion continued.
39
Multiple Choice: Which battle was a significant early victory for the Americans in 1776?
The Battle of Trenton
40
Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
41
True or False: The American Revolution resulted in the establishment of a monarchy.
False
42
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a document that served as the first constitution of the United States.
Articles of Confederation
43
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
44
Multiple Choice: Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
45
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A series of punitive laws passed by Britain to punish the colonies.
46
True or False: The American Revolution was primarily a conflict over land.
False
47
Fill in the blank: The ______ was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Yorktown
48
Who famously declared 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?
Patrick Henry
49
Multiple Choice: What was the main goal of the Continental Army?
To fight for American independence
50
What role did espionage play during the American Revolution?
It provided vital intelligence for military strategies.
51
True or False: All colonists supported the Revolution.
False
52
Fill in the blank: The ______ were colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.
Loyalists
53
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It demonstrated that colonial forces could stand up to the British army.
54
Multiple Choice: Which European country was the first to recognize American independence?
France
55
What was one consequence of the American Revolution for France?
It inspired the French Revolution.
56
True or False: The American Revolution established a system of checks and balances.
True
57
Fill in the blank: The ______ was an agreement that ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence.
Treaty of Paris
58
What role did African Americans play in the American Revolution?
Many fought on both sides, seeking freedom and rights.
59
Multiple Choice: What was the primary economic impact of the Revolution?
The development of a market economy independent from Britain
60
True or False: The American Revolution had no lasting effects on global politics.
False
61
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a series of protests by the colonists against British taxes.
Boston Tea Party
62
What was the role of the Continental Navy?
To disrupt British supply lines and protect American shipping.
63
Multiple Choice: Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
64
What was the significance of the Virginia Resolves?
They asserted that only colonial assemblies could tax the colonists.
65
True or False: The American Revolution was primarily a class struggle.
False
66
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a war fought between the American colonies and Great Britain.
American Revolution
67
What was the role of the Committees of Correspondence?
To facilitate communication between the colonies.
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Multiple Choice: What document served as the framework for the U.S. government after the Revolution?
The Constitution