American Revolution

Front

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of what important document in 1776?

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

Front

What were colonists called that wanted to stay loyal to the British King?

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Loyalists/Torries

Front

Minutemen were farmers who _____________________

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were ready to fight at a minute's notice

Front

Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord important?

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They were the first battles of the American Revolution.

Front

Who said the famous words "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?

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Patrick Henry

Front

Who was an officer in the Continental Army who became a traitor for helping the British?

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Benedict Arnold

Front

This patriot made a daring ride through Lexington, Massachusetts to warn colonists, militia, and Minutemen that British soldiers were approaching by sea. "The British are coming! The British are coming!"

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Paul Revere

Front

Why did Britain want to tax the colonists?

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The British needed to make back the money to pay for The French and Indian War

Front

What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?

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1776