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On June 7, 1776, who introduced a resolution to the Congress that declared the thirteen colonies "free and independent states."
Thomas Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration of Independence was edited. What portion of the declaration was removed because the Southern delegation insisted?
Gage's actions led to the formation of local rebel militias. These minutemen, many of whom were veterans of the French and Indian War, played an important role in the war for independence. What is the best definition for Minutemen?
In late 1776 and early 1777, Washington broke with conventional eighteenth-century military tactics that called for fighting in the summer months only. Intent on raising revolutionary morale after the British captured New York City, he launched surprise strikes against British forces in their winter quarters. In Trenton, New Jersey, he led his soldiers across the ______________ River and surprised an encampment of Hessians, German mercenaries hired by Great Britain to put down the American rebellion.
In September and October 1774, all the colonies participated in the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia except:
George Washington launched surprise strikes against British forces in their winter quarters. For example, in Trenton, New Jersey, he led his soldiers across the Delaware River and surprised an encampment of Hessians. What was significant about this attack?
What factors contributed to Washington's winter at Valley Forge being considered a low point for the American forces? Select all that apply:
Like other secret clubs at the time, the Sons of Liberty had many rituals. They had secret code words, medals, and symbols. Originally formed in response to the Stamp Act, their activities were far more than ceremonial. It was the Sons of Liberty who ransacked the houses of British officials. What were the Sons of Liberty's weapons against tax collectors?
This man will become president in the election of 1852 and was known as the "Fainting General"?
Hoping to spread slavery south, what did the Ostend Manifesto try and do for the United States?
What former Compromises did the Kansas-Nebraska Act come into conflict with formally and informally?
What massacre will take place in 1856 because of the Kansas/Nebraska Act? Who was the leader of the massacre (radical abolitionist)?
Compromise of 1820 (Missouri Compromise)
where did most of the loyalists go during the war?
Which party did the Antislavery Whigs, Democrats, and Free-Soilers join together to form?
Which state will be the first to secede from the union following the election of 1860?
2nd Corrupt Bargain/ Compromise of 1877
Who eventually won the Senate seat in Illinois between Douglas and Lincoln?
What will be the last failed compromise before the Civil War broke out?
What two other Democrat candidates ran in the 1860 presidential election?

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