American Revolutionary War Key Events

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Who was Thomas Paine?

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Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist and philosopher known for his writings during the American Revolution.

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Who won the battle of Long Island?

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The British Forces

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How did the continental army win the battle of Trenton?

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The Continental Army won the Battle of Trenton by executing a surprise attack on the Hessians.

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How did the Continental Army win the battle of Princeton?

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The Continental Army won the battle of Princeton through crossing the Delaware river in a surprise attack and effective tactics.

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What happened at Fort Ticonderoga in 1777 during the American Revolution?

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The British captured Fort Ticonderoga in July 1777 during the American Revolution.

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What happened at the Battle at Bemis Heights during the Revolutionary War?

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The American forces won a decisive victory against the British.

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Why did the French agree to a treaty with the United States?

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To weaken British power during the American Revolutionary War.

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Who was the second president of the United States?

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John Adams

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which choice describes the British Forces? Options: Fought in familiar territory, little money, few supplies

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Well trained and well paid soldiers