Module 4 American Revolution

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What were American colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain called?

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Loyalists

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What was the name of the battle in which the Patriots finally defeated the British?

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Battle of Yorktown

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What was the name for the colonial military force created to fight the British?

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Continental army

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Who was the French nobleman who helped the Patriots fight the British?

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Marquis de Lafayette

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Why did the British believe it was necessary to raise taxes on the American colonists?

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To pay for the French and Indian War

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How did the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party affect relations between Great Britain and the colonies?

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The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party significantly worsened relations between Great Britain and the colonies, leading to increased colonial resistance and eventual calls for independence.

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What actions did the First and Second Continental Congresses take?

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The First Continental Congress halted trade, had militia prepare for war, drafted the Declaration of Rights; the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army, made Washington the commander, created the Olive Branch Petition.

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How did the events at Lexington and Concord change the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies?

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The events escalated the conflict into open warfare, uniting the colonies in their fight against British oppression.

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Why do you think that control of Boston early in the Revolutionary War was important?

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Control of Boston was important for strategic military operations and supply routes.

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Why is July 4, 1776, a significant date?

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the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence