American Revolution

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Why was the Declaration of Independence drafted?

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They were upset with the economic policies passed by Britain following the French and Indian War.

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I Battles of Lexington and Concord II Stamp Act III Intolerable Acts IV Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Determine the correct sequence of the events above

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II, III, I, IV

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In 1776, what decision did the 13 Colonies make after events like the closure of Boston Harbor and the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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Have the 2nd Continental Congress draft and adopt a resolution of independence from Britain.

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Impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense on American colonists?

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It encouraged many colonists to seek independence from Great Britain

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Who is honored for serving admirably during the American Revolution and exemplifying principles of human rights and liberties?

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George Washington

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· Born in Boston, Massachusetts · Leader of the Sons of Liberty · Signer of the Declaration of Independence · Governor of Massachusetts 1794-1797
The points above best describe the accomplishments and contributions of – Options: Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams

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Samuel Adams

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In the excerpt, who is referred to as the tyrant?

“But Britain is the parent country, say some. Then the more shame upon her conduct. Even brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families . . .O ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!”

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King George III

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What issue led to General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

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The French fleet had arrived and cut off Cornwallis’s escape to the sea.

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Burgoyne’s surrender marked a turning point in the war. Before the victory at , the American cause had looked hopeless to most of the world. Now the Americans had shown they could stand up to a British army and win, other countries took note of this victory.

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Saratoga

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“Stand your ground, don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here.” -Captain John Parker
The quote above describes the events that happened at Saratoga, Yorktown, Bunker Hill, Lexington

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Lexington