American Revolution Flashcard

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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

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He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

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What did the Americans need after winning the revolution?

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A plan for government.

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What is a Constitution?

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A plan for how the country will work.

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What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court.

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Why is the American Flag an important symbol for our country?

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The American Flag is an important symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism for the country.

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' freedom from British rule.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What year did the American Revolution begin?

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1775.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest against British taxes where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What does 'taxation without representation' mean?

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It means being taxed by a government without having a say in it.