American Revolution

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Who did the British fight to control land in North America?

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The British fought the French to control land in North America.

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What vocabulary word is used when talking about both the dead and the wounded soldiers?

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The word is 'casualties'.

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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The main author was Thomas Jefferson.

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What was the name of the war that started the American Revolution?

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The war that started the American Revolution was The French and Indian War.

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Why do we celebrate July 4th?

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We celebrate July 4th because it signifies the date that the colonies were free from British control.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest by American colonists against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What does 'independence' mean in the context of the American Revolution?

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Independence means freedom from British rule and the ability to govern oneself.

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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

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George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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The Treaty of Paris 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

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What does 'taxation without representation' mean?

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It means that the colonists were being taxed by the British government without having any representatives in Parliament.

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