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| Who were the Sons of Liberty? |
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| A group that formed to stop the Stamp Act. |
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| How many colonies made up the "American Colonies"? |
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| What is a well-known quote from the Declaration of Independence? |
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| "...that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness: |
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| What did the Declaration of Independence do? |
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| It declared freedom for the colonies. |
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| Who penned (wrote) the Declaration of Independence? |
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| Where was the Declaration of Independence written? |
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| A spy for the Continental Army. |
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| What were Nathaniel Hale's "famous last words"? |
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| "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." |
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| A traitor. He was first with the Continental Army, but felt the Americans did not appreciate him so he plotted against them and aided the British. |
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| What document was signed by BOTH the colonists and the British to END the war? |
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| Which two people would ride and "sound the alarm" when the British were coming? |
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| Paul Revere and William Dawes |
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| Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? |
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| Why was the Battle of Brooklyn important? |
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| It was one of the first battles fought in the Revolutionary War. |
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