What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

The American Revolution: Key Events and Figures

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The First Continental Congress
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did King George III impose new taxes on the American colonies?
To fund the construction of new British ships
To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party
To support the colonists' infrastructure
To pay off war debts from the Seven Years War
3.
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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To discuss a unified response to British policies
To organize a colonial army
To declare independence from Britain
To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who warned the colonists of the British advance towards Lexington and Concord?
Thomas Gage
John Hancock
Paul Revere
George Washington
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the skirmish at Lexington?
The colonists captured British officers
The colonists surrendered immediately
The British fired first, leading to colonial casualties
The British were defeated and retreated
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategic advantage did the colonial militia have at the Battle of Concord?
Advanced artillery and cavalry
Support from French allies
Knowledge of the terrain and guerrilla tactics
Superior numbers and better weapons
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord?
They marked the end of the American Revolution
They were the first military engagements of the Revolution
They resulted in a peace treaty with Britain
They led to the capture of King George III
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