Declaration
What is the Declaration of Independence?
a founding document of the United States that announced the separation of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain
What was one reason for the American Revolution?
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Who was George Washington?
Commander of the new army
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What was the result of the American Revolution?
The US gained independence from Great Brittan.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the Stamp Act?
a tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies in 1765 to raise money for Britain
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Main author of the declaration of independence.
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won but lost more men. It was an eye opener for them to realize that the US could win this war.
What is the United States?
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America.
What year was the Declaration signed?
1776
What is "taxation without representation"?
the idea that a population should not be taxed if they are not represented in the government that imposes the tax
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin was a printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat. One of the foremost of the Founding Fathers.
Name one battle that was a turning point.
Battle of Saratoga is widely considered a turning point in the American Revolution, as the American victory at Saratoga significantly boosted morale and led to France officially entering the war on the American side, providing crucial aid to the colonists.
What document established the U.S. government?
The Constitution of the United States established the foundation of the U.S. government, including its purpose and structure
What are two main ideas in the Declaration?
all people are created equal and that they have certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Name one event that led to the Revolution.
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Who was King George III?
George III was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820.
What was the last major battle of the war?
The last major battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Yorktown where a combined French and American force defeated British General Cornwallis, effectively ending the war for American independence; this occurred in 1781
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
Why was the Declaration important?
It gave the US it's freedom from Great Brittan
What role did the Boston Tea Party play?
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event that helped accelerate and intensify colonial support for the American Revolution
Who was Paul Revere?
played a major role during the opening months of the American Revolutionary War in Massachusetts, engaging in a midnight ride in 1775 to alert nearby minutemen of the approach of British troops prior to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
What treaty ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
What were the Articles of Confederation?
the first constitution of the United States, establishing the country's national government after the American Revolution