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What was the main reason British colonists decided to leave their country?
What was the main reason British colonists decided to leave their country?
Bad treatment from King George III
Which document started a war on July 4th, 1776?
Which document started a war on July 4th, 1776?
- The Constitution
- The Declaration of Independence (correct)
- The Articles of Confederation
- The Bill of Rights
Who was the general of the Continental Army?
Who was the general of the Continental Army?
George Washington
The colonists had a well-trained army before the fighting broke out.
The colonists had a well-trained army before the fighting broke out.
What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write that influenced colonists?
What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write that influenced colonists?
How long did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?
How long did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the youngest member of the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the youngest member of the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence stated that breaking away from Britain was considered treason.
The Declaration of Independence stated that breaking away from Britain was considered treason.
What document was approved on July 4th, 1776?
What document was approved on July 4th, 1776?
The Continental Army was made up of trained soldiers.
The Continental Army was made up of trained soldiers.
Who wrote the pamphlet called Common Sense ______.
Who wrote the pamphlet called Common Sense ______.
Which of the following groups did the colonies establish to fight against Britain?
Which of the following groups did the colonies establish to fight against Britain?
Which king did the American colonists send their declaration of independence to?
Which king did the American colonists send their declaration of independence to?
The Congress that met in 1775 to form a new government was called the ______.
The Congress that met in 1775 to form a new government was called the ______.
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
A document written by colonists to declare their separation from British rule.
Continental Congress
Continental Congress
A meeting of delegates from American colonies to decide their course of action against Britain.
Continental Army
Continental Army
An official fighting force created by the Continental Congress to represent America during the Revolutionary War.
British Army
British Army
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
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Common Sense
Common Sense
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Committee of Five
Committee of Five
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July 4, 1776
July 4, 1776
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Militia
Militia
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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Continental Congress
Continental Congress
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Continental Army
Continental Army
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British Army
British Army
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
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"Common Sense"
"Common Sense"
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Committee of Five
Committee of Five
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July 4, 1776
July 4, 1776
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Militia
Militia
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Declaration War
Declaration War
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