Colonial America
Road to Revolution
Founding Documents & Events
Revolutionary Figures
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What are the three regions of the 13 colonies?

The three regions of the 13 Colonies are: the Southern Colonies, New England, and the Middle Colonies.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

The Boston Tea Party was the response of the Sons of Liberty to taxation without representation.

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence is one of the founding documents of America.

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Who was Paul Revere?

Paul Revere was an American patriot and Son of Liberty.

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Who was King George III?

King George III was the King of Great Britain.

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How did the American Revolution commence?

The American Revolutionary War commenced on April 19, 1775, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

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When was the Declaration of Independence ratified?

The Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 4, 1776.

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Who was George Washington?

George Washington was the general of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States of America.

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What was the Boston Massacre?

The Boston Massacre was a conflict between British soldiers and Bostonians. Five innocent colonists were killed in this conflict.

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Who surrendered to the Americans?

The British surrendered to the Americans at Yorktown.

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Who was Betsy Ross?

Betsy Ross was a quiltmaker who helped create the first flag of the United States of America.

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Who was Benjamin Franklin?

Benjamin Franklin was a polymath and founding father of America.