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American Revolution key events and people

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What did the delegates at the First Continental Congress decide to do?

Stop all trade with England and prepare for war.

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This war caused Great Britain to have war debt and resulted in taxes for the American colonies-

French and Indian War

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At this key event, colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British Soldiers-

Boston Massacre

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At this key event, Sam Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes-

Boston Tea Party

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At this key event, delegates from all colonies, except Georgia, met to discuss problems with Great Britain and promote independence-

First Continental Congress

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Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

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Who was the French nobleman that served in the Continental Army and contributed to the victory at Yorktown?

Marquis de Lafayette

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Who was the lawyer from Boston that promoted American independence?

John Adams

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Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

King George III

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

Thomas Paine

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Who inspired colonial patriotism with his "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech?

Patrick Henry

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Who was the British General that surrendered at Yorktown?

Lord Charles Cornwallis

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Who was the patriot that made a daring ride to warn colonists of British arrival?

Paul Revere

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Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

George Washington

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This Pennsylvanian was important member of the Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence-

Benjamin Franklin

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When was the Declaration of Independence approved? (Month, Day, Year)

July 4, 1776

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