American Revolution Test

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On July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress published an important document called?

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Declaration of Independence

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The French and Indian War broke out between _________________ ?

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Great Britain and France

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What was the 1765 Stamp Act?

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A new tax was put on every piece of printed paper used by the colonists.

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What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

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When colonists threw 342 chests of tea overboard into the Boston Harbor to take a stand against Great Britain.

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Who warned the colonists that the British were coming?

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Paul Revere

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How did the British plan to defeat the colonists during the Battle of Saratoga?

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They planned to split the colonies in half along the Hudson River.

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How did the Revolutionary War end?

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The war ended when Great Britain surrendered to the colonists.

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What important role did George Washington play during the war?

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Washington was in charge of the Continental Army during the war

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True/False: The colonists thought it was unfair to be taxed without any say in government

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True

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True/False: King George III refused to sign the Olive Branch Petition for peaceful negotiations.

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True