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

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The French and Indian War.

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Who was killed during the Boston Massacre?

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Crispus Attucks.

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What was the name of the protestors that formed in Boston in response to the Stamp Act?

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The Sons of Liberty.

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What were the new laws imposed by the British on the colonies after the Boston Tea Party?

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The Intolerable Acts.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament that taxed printed materials in the colonies.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest by the Sons of Liberty against the Tea Act, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

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It was a meeting of colonial delegates to discuss their response to British policies.

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Who was George Washington?

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The commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

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What was the Declaration of Independence?

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A document declaring the colonies' independence from British rule.