Rights that you are born with that can't be taken away; life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
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What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
Yorktown
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What were some of the grievances the colonists had against King George III? (at least 4)
1. denied trial by jury
2. taxation without representation
3. quartering of troops
4. cutting off trade
5. ignored petitions
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What advantage did the Continental Army have over the British?
They were familiar with the land
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What roles did George Washington and Benjamin Franklin have during the American Revolution?
George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army and Benjamin Franklin was an ambassador to France
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What battle is known as the turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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During what years did the American Revolution occur?
1775-1783
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In which event did British General Charles Cornwallis surrender?
Yorktown
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What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
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What officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
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What actions did the delegates at the Second Continental Congress take?
They sent an Olive Branch Petition to the king, created the Continental Army and appointed Washington as commander before deciding to declare independence.
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What does the phrase "the shots heard around the world" refer to?
The start of the American Revolution at Lexington & Concord
