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Who was the commander of the Continental Army; renowned for his leadership skills?
George Washington
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What battle is considered the first major battle in the American Revolution? Patriots ran out of ammo and had to retreat
Battle of Bunker Hill
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What act put a tax on all paper goods?
Stamp Act
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Who was the British commander of the southern army during the American Revolution?
Charles Cornwallis
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What was the first battle of the American Revolution? Fought when British soldiers marched out of Boston to seize colonial weapons
Battle of Lexington and Concord
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What act established Customs Commissioners to enforce new laws as well as added a new tax on import goods?
Townshend Act
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Who was the Hero of Saratoga and becomes America's greatest traitor?
Benedict Arnold
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What was the final battle of the American Revolution? Southern guerrilla warfare led to this town
Battle of Yorktown
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What act lowered taxes but increased number of goods taxed?
Sugar Act
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Who is known as the father of the US Navy? Led US naval attacks along the British coast
John Paul Jones
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What battle was considered the turning point of the war? First Patriot victory and convinced the French to support the Americans
Battle of Saratoga
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What act reminded colonist that Parliament and the King had supreme authority? Told the colonists they have right to tax them
Declaratory Act
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Who is considered the first martyr of the American Revolution?
Crispus Attucks
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What battle re-energized moral for the Patriots after a surprise attack against the British?
Battle of Trenton
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