The American Revolution - AP U.S. History
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Which event marked the start of the American Revolution?
Which event marked the start of the American Revolution?
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Battles of Lexington and Concord. First military engagements between British and colonial forces.
Battles of Lexington and Concord. First military engagements between British and colonial forces.
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Identify the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Identify the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson. Primary writer of the document declaring American independence.
Thomas Jefferson. Primary writer of the document declaring American independence.
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Which act imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea?
Which act imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea?
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The Townshend Acts. Revenue-raising measures that sparked colonial resistance.
The Townshend Acts. Revenue-raising measures that sparked colonial resistance.
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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
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To seek peace with Britain. Final attempt at reconciliation before declaring independence.
To seek peace with Britain. Final attempt at reconciliation before declaring independence.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Identify the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Showed colonial resolve despite defeat. Heavy casualties proved colonials could fight British regulars effectively.
Showed colonial resolve despite defeat. Heavy casualties proved colonials could fight British regulars effectively.
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Identify the group that drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Identify the group that drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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Committee of Five. Congressional committee tasked with writing the independence document.
Committee of Five. Congressional committee tasked with writing the independence document.
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What principle justified American independence in 1776?
What principle justified American independence in 1776?
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Consent of the governed. Enlightenment concept that government authority comes from the people.
Consent of the governed. Enlightenment concept that government authority comes from the people.
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What was the primary aim of the Second Continental Congress?
What was the primary aim of the Second Continental Congress?
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To manage the colonial war effort. Organized military resistance and declared independence from Britain.
To manage the colonial war effort. Organized military resistance and declared independence from Britain.
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Which law aimed to raise revenue by taxing molasses?
Which law aimed to raise revenue by taxing molasses?
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The Sugar Act. Early revenue measure that affected colonial trade and commerce.
The Sugar Act. Early revenue measure that affected colonial trade and commerce.
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What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
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To address colonial grievances. Coordinated colonial response to British policies before war began.
To address colonial grievances. Coordinated colonial response to British policies before war began.
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Which document declared the colonies free from British rule?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule?
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The Declaration of Independence. Foundational document that established American independence and principles.
The Declaration of Independence. Foundational document that established American independence and principles.
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Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
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General Cornwallis. British commander who surrendered at the war's decisive final battle.
General Cornwallis. British commander who surrendered at the war's decisive final battle.
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Identify the act that led to the Boston Tea Party.
Identify the act that led to the Boston Tea Party.
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The Tea Act. Granted monopoly to British East India Company, angering colonial merchants.
The Tea Act. Granted monopoly to British East India Company, angering colonial merchants.
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What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?
What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?
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Battle of Yorktown. Decisive victory that led to British surrender and war's end.
Battle of Yorktown. Decisive victory that led to British surrender and war's end.
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Which pamphlet argued for American independence in 1776?
Which pamphlet argued for American independence in 1776?
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'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine. Influential publication that convinced many colonists to support independence.
'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine. Influential publication that convinced many colonists to support independence.
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Which battle secured French support for the American cause?
Which battle secured French support for the American cause?
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Battle of Saratoga. American victory that demonstrated military capability to potential allies.
Battle of Saratoga. American victory that demonstrated military capability to potential allies.
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What was the main argument of the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the main argument of the Olive Branch Petition?
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To seek peace and assert loyalty to the Crown. Last-ditch effort to avoid war while maintaining colonial loyalty.
To seek peace and assert loyalty to the Crown. Last-ditch effort to avoid war while maintaining colonial loyalty.
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Which act closed Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Party?
Which act closed Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Party?
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The Intolerable Acts. Punitive measures that united colonies in opposition to British rule.
The Intolerable Acts. Punitive measures that united colonies in opposition to British rule.
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What principle justified the colonies' break from Britain?
What principle justified the colonies' break from Britain?
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Natural rights and self-governance. Enlightenment ideas about inherent human rights and democratic government.
Natural rights and self-governance. Enlightenment ideas about inherent human rights and democratic government.
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Identify the location of the Continental Army's winter camp in 1777-78.
Identify the location of the Continental Army's winter camp in 1777-78.
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Valley Forge. Site where troops endured harsh winter conditions but emerged stronger.
Valley Forge. Site where troops endured harsh winter conditions but emerged stronger.
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What was the primary role of the Continental Congress?
What was the primary role of the Continental Congress?
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To govern the colonies during the Revolution. Colonial government that coordinated resistance and war efforts.
To govern the colonies during the Revolution. Colonial government that coordinated resistance and war efforts.
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Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
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Colonists loyal to Britain. Americans who remained faithful to the British Crown during the war.
Colonists loyal to Britain. Americans who remained faithful to the British Crown during the war.
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What was the primary grievance in the Declaration of Independence?
What was the primary grievance in the Declaration of Independence?
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Taxation without representation. Central complaint about British rule without colonial representation in Parliament.
Taxation without representation. Central complaint about British rule without colonial representation in Parliament.
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Which battle is considered the first significant American victory?
Which battle is considered the first significant American victory?
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Battle of Saratoga. Major victory that convinced France to join the American cause.
Battle of Saratoga. Major victory that convinced France to join the American cause.
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Identify the act that taxed legal documents and newspapers.
Identify the act that taxed legal documents and newspapers.
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The Stamp Act. First direct tax on colonial paper goods and documents.
The Stamp Act. First direct tax on colonial paper goods and documents.
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What document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?
What document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?
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Treaty of Paris (1783). Peace agreement that officially concluded the Revolutionary War.
Treaty of Paris (1783). Peace agreement that officially concluded the Revolutionary War.
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Which alliance was crucial for the American victory?
Which alliance was crucial for the American victory?
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Franco-American Alliance. Provided essential military and naval support to American forces.
Franco-American Alliance. Provided essential military and naval support to American forces.
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Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?
Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?
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King George III. British monarch who refused colonial reconciliation attempts.
King George III. British monarch who refused colonial reconciliation attempts.
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Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
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Colonists loyal to Britain. Americans who remained faithful to the British Crown during the war.
Colonists loyal to Britain. Americans who remained faithful to the British Crown during the war.
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Identify the location of the Continental Army's winter camp in 1777-78.
Identify the location of the Continental Army's winter camp in 1777-78.
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Valley Forge. Site where troops endured harsh winter conditions but emerged stronger.
Valley Forge. Site where troops endured harsh winter conditions but emerged stronger.
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