The American Revolution Flashcard 2024

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

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1776

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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When and where did the first Continental Congress meet?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress?

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To represent the interests of the American colonies and coordinate their efforts in dealing with the British government.

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Who was elected as the president of the Continental Congress?

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John Hancock

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What was George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War?

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Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

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Which battle is considered George Washington's greatest military victory?

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The Battle of Yorktown

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

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It marked the end of the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain.

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Which battle is known as the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga