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Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
- The signing of the Treaty of Paris
- The Boston Tea Party
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Battles of Lexington and Concord (correct)
What was the primary reason for the American colonies' rebellion against British rule?
What was the primary reason for the American colonies' rebellion against British rule?
- Religious freedom
- Competition for trade routes
- Imposition of taxes without representation (correct)
- Desire for territorial expansion
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the American Revolution?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the American Revolution?
- Inspiration for future revolutions
- Immediate abolition of slavery (correct)
- Creation of the Articles of Confederation
- Establishment of the United States as an independent nation
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
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Start of the American Revolution?
Start of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Main reason for the American colonies' rebellion?
Main reason for the American colonies' rebellion?
Imposition of taxes without representation
Was slavery immediately abolished after the American Revolution?
Was slavery immediately abolished after the American Revolution?
Immediate abolition of slavery (it was a GRADUAL process)
Author of the Declaration of Independence?
Author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
Turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
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Study Notes
The American Revolution
- The Battle of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
- The primary reason for the American colonies' rebellion against British rule was the colonists' belief that they were being unfairly taxed and denied representation in the British government.
- The creation of the United States of America was a consequence of the American Revolution.
- Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence.
- The Battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. This decisive victory for the colonists convinced France to formally recognize the United States and provide crucial military aid, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Americans.
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