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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was thrown into the ocean in Boston, Massachusetts as an act of protest in 1773?
Tea. The Boston Tea Party saw 342 chests of tea dumped into the harbor
What color were the uniforms of British troops?
Red
What founding document is composed of a preamble followed by seven articles?
The U.S. Constitution
What city is home to the Liberty Bell and was the first meeting place for the Colonial Congrees?
Philadelphia
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Which of these foods was commonly eaten by colonists: ginger, corn, or beef?
Corn
True or False; Thatched roofs were banned in cities like Boston because they were a fire hazard.
True
What document was signed in 1783, ending the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
What river did George Washington and his soldiers cross during the Battle of Trenton in a surprise attack?
The Delaware River
Who took his famous ride in April of 1775 to warn of incoming British troops?
Paul Revere
What is the name of the act that placed a tax on molasses, wine, sugar, and textiles in 1764?
The Sugar Act
What name is given to the colonial hat style with three points?
Tricorn hat
Which material did colonial patriots prefer to wear during the revolution: Wool or silk?
Wool; Silk was seen as extravagant and British, while wool was easily accessible
What battle marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first successful English settlement was Jamestown. Who was the settlement named after?
King James I - The ruling monarch at the time
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Common occupations in Colonial America included barrel makers, shipwright, and _____.
Farmer, craftsmen and small businessmen, as well as servants and unskilled workers, made up a large part of the working class in 1776.
In 1778, the American colonies signed a military alliance with what European nation?
France; The French, sympathetic to the revolutionaries in America. formally offered both financial and military support
How many days did the Siege of Yorktown, the final major battle of the Revolutionary War, last?
21 days
What was the name of Sam Adams' underground resistance group?
The Sons of Liberty
What tough, dry biscuits associated with sailors were also eaten by the Continental Army's troops?
Hardtack
What was the name for a party in which women would gather to sew and mend garments?
A sewing bee
What was the title of Thomas Paine's pamphlet that was filled with passionate speeches to stir colonists' independent spirits?
Common Sense
In which state did the notable Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
Massachusetts