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Which event is considered the start of the American Revolutionary War?

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord (correct)
  • The signing of the Treaty of Paris
  • The establishment of Jamestown
  • The drafting of the Declaration of Independence

Besides Thomas Jefferson, which of the following are considered ‘Founding Fathers’?

  • John Hancock and Samuel Adams
  • James Madison and John Adams
  • Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine
  • George Washington and Alexander Hamilton (correct)

What crucial document was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson?

  • The Declaration of Independence (correct)
  • The Treaty of Paris
  • The United States Constitution
  • The Articles of Confederation

Which event concluded the American Revolutionary War?

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In what year was the peace treaty that formally recognized the end of the American Revolutionary War signed?

<p>1783 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Jamestown

The first British colony established in 1607, marking the beginning of British influence in North America.

Founding Fathers

The key figures who led the American Revolution, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

The first major battle of the American Revolution, which began in 1775, in Massachusetts.

Declaration of Independence

The document declaring the independence of the 13 colonies from Britain, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted on July 4th, 1776.

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Battle of Yorktown

The decisive battle that ended the American Revolution in 1781, where the British surrendered to American forces.

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Study Notes

British Colonization

  • First British colony, Jamestown, established in 1607.

Founding Fathers

  • Key figures include George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.

American Revolution Timeline

  • War began at the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
  • Declaration of Independence, drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, was signed on July 4, 1776.
  • War concluded with the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
  • Treaty of Paris signed in 1783, formally ending the war.

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