Revolutionary War

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What country joined the American side after the Battle of Saratoga?

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France

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According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?

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The People

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Who was a Patriot? Options: A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain., A British soldier, A colonist who agreed with King George and Parliament., A Hessian mercenary

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A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain.

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Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist? A colonist who opposed King George III of England., A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England, A British citizen who supported King George III, A British citizen who opposed taxes

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A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England

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Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?

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Thomas Paine

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What did France contribute to the war?

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money, supplies, and troops to fight the British

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What document did the colonists send to King George III in 1774-75 that stated the following: "We ask but for peace, liberty, and safety. Your royal authority over us and our connection with Great Britian we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain"?

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Olive Branch

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On April 18-19, 1775, the colonist militias marched to _______ and _______, Massachusetts, where they hoped to steal arms. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

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Lexington and Concord

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A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

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Saratoga

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Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army achieved victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

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Yorktown, Virginia