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Why did the Continental Congress send an olive branch petition to King George?
Why did the Continental Congress send an olive branch petition to King George?
What was the King's reaction to the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the King's reaction to the Olive Branch Petition?
Why did General Gage decide to attack the hills around Boston in May & June 1775?
Why did General Gage decide to attack the hills around Boston in May & June 1775?
What were some reasons for the colonists declaring independence during the 2nd Continental Congress?
What were some reasons for the colonists declaring independence during the 2nd Continental Congress?
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Why did some colonists send representatives to other countries asking for help after the King's reaction?
Why did some colonists send representatives to other countries asking for help after the King's reaction?
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Where was the militia sent to protect during the battle in May & June 1775?
Where was the militia sent to protect during the battle in May & June 1775?
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What is the definition of a mercenary?
What is the definition of a mercenary?
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Which event is considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
Which event is considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
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What caused many soldiers at Valley Forge to become sick?
What caused many soldiers at Valley Forge to become sick?
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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
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What role did Baron Friedrich Von Steuben play during the American Revolutionary War?
What role did Baron Friedrich Von Steuben play during the American Revolutionary War?
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Why did many soldiers choose to leave the army during the American Revolutionary War?
Why did many soldiers choose to leave the army during the American Revolutionary War?
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Which group experienced loss of husbands and sons during the American Revolution?
Which group experienced loss of husbands and sons during the American Revolution?
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What did Thaddeus Kosciuszko do during the American Revolutionary War?
What did Thaddeus Kosciuszko do during the American Revolutionary War?
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What did many slaves do during the American Revolution?
What did many slaves do during the American Revolution?
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Where did Cornwallis surrender to Washington in 1781?
Where did Cornwallis surrender to Washington in 1781?
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Which group fought alongside the British to protect their land during the American Revolution?
Which group fought alongside the British to protect their land during the American Revolution?
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What did the new government allow to continue in order to gain Southern support after the American Revolution?
What did the new government allow to continue in order to gain Southern support after the American Revolution?
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What was the main reason for the British Redcoats to fight in the American colonies?
What was the main reason for the British Redcoats to fight in the American colonies?
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How did women contribute to the war effort during the American Revolution?
How did women contribute to the war effort during the American Revolution?
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What was one of the challenges faced by the Colonial Army during the American Revolution?
What was one of the challenges faced by the Colonial Army during the American Revolution?
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Why did Great Britain try to limit colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Why did Great Britain try to limit colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?
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What type of equipment did the British Redcoats have access to during the American Revolution?
What type of equipment did the British Redcoats have access to during the American Revolution?
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How did Phillis Wheatley contribute to the American Revolution?
How did Phillis Wheatley contribute to the American Revolution?
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Who defeated the British in Indiana in February 1779?
Who defeated the British in Indiana in February 1779?
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Why did the British lose at Saratoga despite winning on September 19th?
Why did the British lose at Saratoga despite winning on September 19th?
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Who is known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?
Who is known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?
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How did the victory at Yorktown impact the U.S.?
How did the victory at Yorktown impact the U.S.?
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What role did Spain play in relation to the Louisiana Territory during this time?
What role did Spain play in relation to the Louisiana Territory during this time?
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Who served as a spy for the American Army during this period?
Who served as a spy for the American Army during this period?
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