The American Revolution

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Who wrote a list of grievances against Britain and asked them to repeal their taxes?

  • Thomas Paine
  • Paul Revere
  • The Congress (correct)
  • King George III

Who alerted minutemen in Lexington about the British troops marching from Boston to Concord?

  • Paul Revere (correct)
  • King George III
  • The Congress
  • Thomas Paine

What were the first battles of the American Revolution called?

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord
  • The Shot Heard 'Round the World (correct)
  • The Battle of Philadelphia
  • The Olive Branch Petition

What did the Olive Branch Petition ask for?

<p>Peace and fair treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was made the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

<p>George Washington (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, argue for?

<p>Independence from Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Patriots in the context of the American Revolution?

<p>Colonists who wanted to fight against Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Loyalists in the context of the American Revolution?

<p>Colonists who remained loyal to Britain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Congress create after the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

<p>The Continental Army (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many men from the thirteen colonies (except Georgia) met in Philadelphia to act as a political body for the colonies?

<p>55 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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