Unit 2 Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

What year did the American Revolution officially begin?

A

1775

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2
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Which event is commonly considered the start of the American Revolution?

A

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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3
Q

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

A

To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British policies

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4
Q

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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5
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What document formally declared the colonies’ independence from Britain?

A

The Declaration of Independence

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6
Q

Fill in the blank: The American Revolution ended with the Treaty of _____ in 1783.

A

Paris

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7
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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

A

The Battle of Saratoga

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8
Q

What was the main purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

A

To protest against the Tea Act and British taxation without representation

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9
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Which group was formed to coordinate resistance against British policies?

A

The Sons of Liberty

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10
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What was the significance of the phrase ‘No taxation without representation’?

A

It expressed the colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no political representation.

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11
Q

Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

A

George Washington

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12
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What event took place on July 4, 1776?

A

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

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13
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Short answer: Name one foreign country that provided assistance to the American colonies during the Revolution.

A

France

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