American Revolution

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The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.

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the Declaration of Independence

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When did we officially declare Independence? Options: August 4th, 1776, July 2nd, 1776, July 4, 1776, September 17, 1787

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July 4, 1776

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During the Boston Tea Party,

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Colonists raided British ships and threw crates overboard

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Which countries helped establish colonies in America? France and England, France and Spain, France and Japan, France, England, and Spain

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France, England, and Spain

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The first attempted English colony in the U.S. was Roanoke in 1587. Did this happen before or after the Pilgrims arrived?

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Before

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How many colonies did Great Britain establish in the U.S.?

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13

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What event caused the colonists to write the Declaration of Independence?

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Great Britain was taxing the colonists and not allowing them to be represented in the government.

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Which of the following is part of the Declaration of Independence? A design for Washington DC. A record of how the 13 colonies were founded. A plan to set up a new government. A list of complaints against the British King and Parliament.

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A list of complaints against the British King and Parliament.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence important to so many colonists?

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Colonists wanted to create a government in which they would have a say in what laws would be made.