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Who was named Commander-in-Chief for the Continental Army?
George Washington
This was written as a list of complaints to King George
(Hint: Written by Thomas Jefferson)
The Declaration of Independence
What was the reason for taxing the colonists?
Great Britain was in debt from the French and Indian War
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?
Paris, France
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
They were responsible for the Boston Tea Party
Who was a traitor and switched to the side of Great Britain during the war?
At what battle did the French enter the war?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
To officially end the war
What weapons did they use during the war?
Muskets with bayonets as their sharp ends
What French military leader fought alongside the colonists?
Marquis de Lafayette
Battle of Yorktown
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first constitution of the United States
What country helped the colonists fight against Great Britain?
France
Who was the primary author of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
What was the last battle of the revolution that ended the war?
Battle of Yorktown
What document came after the Articles of Confederation?
The United States Constitution (1787)
What is the Bill of Rights?
Guarantee of basic rights and freedoms