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Who did the Second Continental Congress choose as the leader of the colonial army in June 1775?
Who did the Second Continental Congress choose as the leader of the colonial army in June 1775?
- Thomas Paine
- William Prescott
- King George
- George Washington (correct)
What happened during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
What happened during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
- The British achieved a strategic victory
- The patriots had to retreat
- The British successfully defeated the patriots
- The patriots killed many British soldiers (correct)
What did the Olive Branch Petition, sent in July 1775, aim to achieve?
What did the Olive Branch Petition, sent in July 1775, aim to achieve?
- Affirm loyalty to Great Britain (correct)
- Request assistance from other European countries
- Call for independence from Great Britain
- Declare full-scale war against Great Britain
Who declared the rebels as 'open and avowed enemies' in response to the Olive Branch Petition?
Who declared the rebels as 'open and avowed enemies' in response to the Olive Branch Petition?
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Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that attacked the British monarchy?
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that attacked the British monarchy?
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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent in July 1775?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent in July 1775?
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When was the Declaration of Independence issued?
When was the Declaration of Independence issued?
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What did King George III declare the rebels as in response to the Olive Branch Petition?
What did King George III declare the rebels as in response to the Olive Branch Petition?
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Who led the colonial army during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
Who led the colonial army during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?
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