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Who was the president during the American Revolution?
George Washington
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Who was the upcoming king of France before the Revolution?
King Louis XVI
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what was an event that caused tea to be thrown in to the harbor?
The Boston tea party
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Why would people call Marie Antoinette “Madame Deficit”?
Because she was putting France in debt.
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What was the main goal of the American Revolution?
To break free from British control.
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What two famous documents did Benjamin Franklin sign during the Revolution?
The Declaration of Independence The Treaty of Paris
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What was Marie Antoinette's nickname?
Madame Déficit
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What was an event that "started the Revolution"
The Boston Massacre
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Where did the King and Queen want to flee to?
They wanted to flee to austria because they didn't want to deal with there problems but the got arrested and sent back
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Which ideals influenced the French Revolution?
Enlightenment Ideals
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Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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Who led France to the Revolution?
Maximilien Robespierre
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When was the Declaration of Independence drafted?
June 11, 1776
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Why was Marie Antoinette put on trial?
Because she was accused of high treason depleting the National Treasure and incest with her son.
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Which leadership did the French want to abolish?
Monarchy
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Who was known for his famous "New Jersey Plan" at the Continental Convention?
William Paterson
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Who killed Jean-Paul Marat?
Charlotte Corday
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How did the Revolution end?
The Treaty of Paris was signed
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Why did Charlotte Corday assassinate Jean-Paul Marat?
Because she blamed him for all the names he would write in his newspaper to be killed and peace for her country.
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What was the purpose of breaking away from British rule?
To obtain their own rights without the interference of England
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What did John Hancock use his wealth on during the Revolution?
He supported the independent cause by financing arms and ammunition to the militia.
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Who was a general during the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
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What were 2 taxations during the time
Stamp act and Tea Tax
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Why did Maximilian Robespierre put the king on trial?
Because he wanted the revolution to live.
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Who led most of France's goals during the Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte