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Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought on?
Breed's Hill
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Who helped capture Fort Ticonderoga?
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen
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What rights do all men have?
The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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What are the 6 reasons The Battle of Trenton was so important?
1. First victory for the Americans
2. American Army was able to survive and continue the war. 3. Americans gained much-needed supplies. 4. Victory led to more recruitments. 5. Victory also boosted the morale of the Army and the people. 6. Washington remained in charge. |
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
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What is the source of these rights?
God/Creator
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How did the Americans force the British out of Boston?
Gen Knox and his marched to Fort Ticonderoga and gathered cannons and supplies. Eventually, they placed the cannons on Dorchester Heights and threatened to attack Boston.
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Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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Where do the governments get their power from?
From the consent of the governed (people/citizens).
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Where did the British land on their "return" to America after leaving Boston?
New York
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What three things did Thomas Paine argue for?
1. It was God's plan to create a new nation.
2. America will be the inspiration of the world. 3. They were fighting for basic human rights. |
What is the purpose of the government?
To protect the rights of the people.
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Where were cannons placed to threatened Boston?
Dorchester Heights
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Who helped force the British out of Boston?
General Knox
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When can an established government be abolished?
When it doesn't protect the rights of the people.
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