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What year did the American Revolution officially begin?
1775
Which event is commonly considered the starting point of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.
True
Fill in the blank: The main author of the Declaration of Independence was ______.
Thomas Jefferson
What was the primary reason for the American colonies’ dissatisfaction with British rule?
Taxation without representation
Which act imposed taxes on printed materials in the American colonies?
The Stamp Act
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
True or False: The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, officially ending the war.
True
What did the Boston Tea Party protest against?
British tea taxes
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the ______.
Bill of Rights
Which document formally declared the colonies’ independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Multiple Choice: Who was known as the ‘Swamp Fox’ during the American Revolution?
Francis Marion
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
True or False: The American Revolution was fought solely between the American colonies and Great Britain.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a series of punitive laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
What battle marked the end of major fighting in the American Revolution?
The Siege of Yorktown
Who was the French ally that helped the American colonies during the Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette
Multiple Choice: Which pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, encouraged colonists to seek independence?
Common Sense
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?
It united the colonies in opposition to British policies.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation provided a strong central government.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ was an uprising led by farmers in Massachusetts protesting economic injustices.
Shays’ Rebellion
What was the primary purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
To manage the colonial war effort and move towards independence.
Multiple Choice: Which battle was the first major defeat for the Americans?
The Battle of Bunker Hill