American Revolution for 2nd Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 2

Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 3

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

Question 4

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Saratoga

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The Battle of Bunker Hill

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The Battle of Yorktown

Question 5

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 6

What was the name of the group of American colonists who protested British taxes?

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The Sons of Liberty

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The Minutemen

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The Redcoats

Question 7

When did the American Revolution begin?

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1775

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1770

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1780

Question 8

Which of these was NOT a factor that helped the colonists win the American Revolution?

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Superior technology

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Strong leadership

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Support from France

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A well-trained army

Question 9

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 10

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Trenton

Question 11

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 12

In what year did the American Revolution start?

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1775

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1776

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1781

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1783

Question 13

Which European country provided significant aid to the American colonists during the Revolution?

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France

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Spain

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Great Britain

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Germany

Question 14

What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Yorktown

Question 15

What was an important result of the Battle of Saratoga?

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Secured foreign aid from France

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Forced Great Britain to surrender

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Led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

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Ended the Revolution

Question 16

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence, a document that declared the American colonies' freedom from British rule?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 17

Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Patrick Henry

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 18

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

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Excessive taxation without representation

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Religious persecution

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Lack of natural resources

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Alien invasion

Question 19

Which document declared that the American colonies were independent from British rule?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 20

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 21

What is the name of the famous battle where the Americans defeated the British and gained their independence?

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Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Trenton

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 22

What was the main idea behind the phrase 'No taxation without representation'?

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Americans should not be taxed without having a voice in government.

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Americans should not pay any taxes.

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Only British citizens should be taxed.

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Taxes should be fair and equal for all.

Question 23

What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Madrid

Question 24

Which of the following was NOT a major cause of the American Revolution?

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Lack of religious freedom

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Heavy taxation without representation

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French and Indian War

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British interference in colonial affairs

Question 25

The fight called the Battle of Saratoga is said to have changed the course of the American Revolution.

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True

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False

Question 26

The man who was in charge of the American army was:

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Paul Revere

Question 27

The document that ended the American Revolution was:

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution of the United States

Question 28

Which best describes the American Revolution?

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It led to the birth of a new country

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It was a peaceful protest

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It lasted for more than 10 years

Question 29

Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 30

Which of these was NOT a complaint in the Declaration of Independence?

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We had to pay too much money for bail.

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We had to pay taxes but could not vote.

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We were denied trial by jury.

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British soldiers were living in our houses.

Question 31

What did the American colonists want to achieve in the Revolution?

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Become independent from Great Britain

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Overthrow the British king

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Set up a new government based on democracy

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Expand their land to the west

Question 32

Who led the Continental Army at the start of the war?

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

Question 33

What treaty ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 34

Which battle was NOT fought during the American Revolution?

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Battle of New Orleans

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 35

Which document declared the American colonies' separation from Great Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 36

Who drafted the first version of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 37

Which battle marked a turning point in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Trenton

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 38

Name the treaty that officially ended the American Revolutionary War.

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Independence

Question 39

During the American Revolution, who would have preferred to remain under British rule?

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Loyalists

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British Soldiers

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Patriots

Question 40

During the American Revolution, who was the leader of the American colonists?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 41

Which document declared that the American colonies were free from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

Question 42

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 43

Which battle is often called the turning point of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Trenton

Question 44

Which treaty ended the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris (1783)

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 45

What was one reason why the colonists fought against the British?

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The colonists felt they didn't have enough rights.

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The colonists wanted to learn more about England.

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The colonists wanted to be friends with the British.

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The colonists didn't like the British food.

Question 46

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 47

What did the Declaration of Independence say about the colonists' right to rule themselves?

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It said they had the right to govern themselves.

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It said they should pay taxes to the British king.

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It said they should be friends with the British.

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It said they should listen to the British government.

Question 48

Which of these is a symbol of the American Revolution?

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The Liberty Bell

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The Great Wall of China

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Eiffel Tower

Question 49

What did the colonists use to fight against the British?

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Musket and cannons

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Spaceships

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Magic wands

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Computers

Question 50

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 51

Why was the Boston Tea Party important?

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It showed the colonists were serious about fighting for their rights.

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It helped the colonists make friends with the British.

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It was a fun party with tea and dancing.

Question 52

What was one result of the American Revolution?

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The United States became its own country.

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The colonists started paying more taxes.

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The colonists moved to England.

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The British became better friends with the colonists.

Question 53

Imagine you are a colonist during the American Revolution.  What might you have shouted to show your support for freedom?

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“No taxation without representation!”

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“We love King George!”

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“Let’s all go to England!”

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“We should pay taxes to the British.”

Question 54

What is the name of the famous document that declared the United States independent?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights