5th Grade American Revolution

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A Revolution is

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overthrowing a form of government and replacing it with a new one

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This battle was the start of the American Revolution:

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Lexington and Concord

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How did the American Revolution end?

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The British surrendered to George Washington.

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Gaining Independence from England meant: the colonists would never have any laws to follow, the colonists would be free to elect their own leaders, the King of England could still make some laws for the U.S., None of the above

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the colonists would be free to elect their own leaders

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The British army had the advantages of: a strong, formally trained army, a large army that outnumbered the colonials.

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Both A and B

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Who created the Join or Die flag?

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Benjamin Franklin

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The Bill of Rights contains

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a list of personal freedoms guaranteed to citizens

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The act of going against your own country or King is called

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treason

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Which officially ended the war and declared the U.S. is free? Options: Treaty of England, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris, Constitutional Convention

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Treaty of Paris

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The Olive Branch Petition

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asked the King to relieve the taxes and help the colonies have more rights