Who was the Commanding General of the American troops during the Revolution?
SS CBA #2 Review - American Revolution

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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George Washington
Answer explanation
George Washington was appointed as the Commanding General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, leading the troops to victory against British forces.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was the outspoken Massachusetts lawyer who helped with the Declaration of Independence?
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John Adams
Answer explanation
John Adams was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer and a key figure in advocating for independence. He played a significant role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, making him the correct answer.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which rebel was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
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Sam Adams
Answer explanation
Sam Adams was a key figure in the American Revolution and the leader of the Sons of Liberty, a group that opposed British taxation and policies. The other choices were not associated with this organization.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
Answer explanation
The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson. He drafted the document in 1776, articulating the colonies' reasons for seeking independence from British rule.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the Parliament pass the Stamp Act and other tax laws?
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To raise money in the colonies to pay for the war defending them
Answer explanation
The Parliament passed the Stamp Act and other tax laws primarily to raise money in the colonies to pay for the war defending them, as they believed the colonies should contribute to their own defense.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why were the British taxes so offensive to the colonists?
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The British had never asked for such taxes before, and the colonists had no say in the government.
Answer explanation
The British taxes were offensive because they were imposed without colonial representation in government. The colonists had never faced such taxes before, leading to feelings of injustice and a lack of voice in their governance.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Complete the sentence: As a response to one of the tax laws, the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Native Americans, threw 340 __________ into Boston Harbor.
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tea chests
Answer explanation
The Sons of Liberty protested against British taxation by dumping 340 tea chests into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party, symbolizing their opposition to the Tea Act.
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