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The Declaration of Independence
The Boston tea party
Boston Massacre
Women in the war
New Jerseys role
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Who wrote the Declaration Of independence?
Who is the committee of 5
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What was the name of the act that caused this revolt?
The Tea act
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What is the date the Boston massacre occurred?
March 5th, 1770
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Were any womens stories of being soldiers ever documented?
Sometimes but very rarely.
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What was New Jersey known as during the revolution?
The crossroads of the revolution.
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Who was the first person to sign the declaration of independence?
Who is John Hancock
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What was the name of the company that was carrying the tea?
The British East India company
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Who was the first victim of the Boston massacre?
Crispus Attucks
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How would women become spies during the war?
By becoming a chef or a nurse for the British eavesdropping on soldiers conversations.
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Who did George Washington retreat from?
The British forces
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What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
What is 1776 August 2nd
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How many pounds of tea were thrown away?
92,000 pounds
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Which well known figure coined the name Boston massacre?
Samuel Adams
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What would happen to a woman pretending to be a man in the war?
They would be arrested and imprisoned.
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Which well known president came through Teaneck during the revolutionary war?
George Washington
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How many delegates from each 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence?
What is 56 delegates
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What was the name of the group that carried out the mission?
The Sons of Liberty
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How many citizens attended the victims funerals?
20,000 citizens
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Did women ever serve as soldiers in the war?
Yes they did by pretending to be men.
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What was George Washington doing in Teaneck?
He was retreating after the British had a successful invasion.
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Which colony was hesitant about Independence?
What is New York
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What group of Native Americans did the group that committed the Boston tea party dress up as?
What is the Mohawks
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How many civilians died in the uproar?
5 civilians were shot.
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How much money was a Nurse usually payed during the war?
24 cents an hour
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Which river did George Washingtons troops escape on.
The Hudson river.