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What was the primary economic cause of the American Revolution?
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The primary economic cause was the imposition of taxes by the British Parliament without representation, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts.
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What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
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The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax imposed by the British government on the colonies requiring them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.
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Name the event where British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in 1770.
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The event was the Boston Massacre.
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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?
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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the Tea Act of 1773, where American colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor.
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What were the Intolerable Acts?
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The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party, intended to punish Massachusetts for its defiance.
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Name one of the first major battles of the American Revolution.
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One of the first major battles was the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
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The Battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point of the American Revolution.
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What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
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The final battle was the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
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Who was the leading general of the American forces during the Revolution?
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The leading general was George Washington.
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Name the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
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The primary author was Thomas Jefferson.
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Who was the King of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
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The King of Great Britain was King George III.
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Which French nobleman played a significant role in supporting the American Revolution?
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Marquis de Lafayette played a significant role.
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What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to support American independence?
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Thomas Paine wrote 'Common Sense' to support American independence.
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Who was the American diplomat that helped secure the French alliance during the war?
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The American diplomat was Benjamin Franklin.
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What was Paul Revere known for during the American Revolution?
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Paul Revere was known for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approaching British forces.
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What principle did the slogan 'No taxation without representation' embody?
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The slogan embodied the principle that the colonies should not be taxed by the British government without having representation in Parliament.
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Who led the British army during the American Revolution?
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General Charles Cornwallis was one of the leading British generals.
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What effect did the Treaty of Paris 1783 have?
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The Treaty of Paris 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States.
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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?
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The Continental Congress served as the governing body of the American colonies during the Revolution.
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Name a key female figure who contributed to the American Revolution.
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One key female figure was Abigail Adams, who advocated for women's rights and supported the revolutionary cause.
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