American Revolutionary War

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What was the first battle of the American Revolution where the first shots were fired?

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Battle of Lexington

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What is a synonym for freedom?

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Liberty

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Which battle was fought in October 1777 and is considered the turning point of the war?

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Battle of Saratoga

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What was the protest against taxes in which tea was dumped into the harbor?

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Boston Tea Party

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What war did the French and Indian War, The Tea Act, The Boston Massacre, and The Boston Tea Party lead to?

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The Revolutionary War

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What was the main reason the colonists protested against British taxes?

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They believed it was unfair to be taxed without representation.

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What document declared the American colonies independent from British rule?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What year did the American Revolutionary War begin?

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1775

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What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?

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The Battle of Yorktown