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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution?
What was the purpose of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution?
- To negotiate treaties with foreign powers
- To draft a new constitution for the colonies
- To coordinate colonial resistance and governance (correct)
- To establish a new military branch
What significant event is recognized as the first military engagement of the American Revolution?
What significant event is recognized as the first military engagement of the American Revolution?
- Battle of Yorktown
- Siege of Boston
- Battle of Trenton
- Battle of Lexington & Concord (correct)
Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
- Firebrand activists promoting rebellion
- Military officers in favor of colonial self-rule
- Colonists supporting independence from Britain
- Colonists remaining loyal to the British Crown (correct)
What document formally announced the American colonies' separation from Britain?
What document formally announced the American colonies' separation from Britain?
What does the term 'Preamble' refer to in the context of the Declaration of Independence?
What does the term 'Preamble' refer to in the context of the Declaration of Independence?
Which battle is often considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War due to its significant impact on foreign support?
Which battle is often considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War due to its significant impact on foreign support?
What was the significance of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution?
What was the significance of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution?
What challenge was faced by the Continental Army during the Winter at Valley Forge?
What challenge was faced by the Continental Army during the Winter at Valley Forge?
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Minutemen
Minutemen
Colonial militia members ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Continental Congress
Continental Congress
Group of delegates representing the American colonies.
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Lexington & Concord
First major military engagement of the American Revolution.
Founding Fathers
Founding Fathers
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Common Sense Pamphlet
Common Sense Pamphlet
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Continental Army
Continental Army
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Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty of Paris 1783
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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