American Revolution Key Concepts

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The Continental Army represented the ______________.

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Thirteen American colonies' fight for independence

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What did the Continental Army lack?

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Sufficient supplies and training

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Which is the first battle and first American victory in the American Revolution?

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Which battles were the turning points of the American Revolution? Options: Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Antietam and Gettysburg, Battle of Bunker Hill and Long Island, Battles of Trenton and Saratoga

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Battles of Trenton and Saratoga

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How did George Washington gain an advantage in the Revolutionary War?

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By using war tactics and espionage

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How did Nancy Hart contribute to the Revolutionary War?

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Nancy Hart capturing British soldiers and providing intelligence to American forces.

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What does the term espionage mean?

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The act of spying or using spies to obtain secret information.

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What was the importance of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?

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They boosted morale and support for the American Revolution.

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How did African Americans, women, and Natives help during the American Revolution?

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They provided fighting and spying during the American Revolution.