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May 28th
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  • Which American city was under British occupation from 1776 to 1783, serving as a key base of operations during the Revolutionary War?
  • Which battle in 1778 marked the first major engagement where the Continental Army fought British forces to a standstill, showcasing their improved training and discipline?
  • What was the name of the American naval commander whose daring raids on British shipping earned him the nickname 'Father of the American Navy'?
  • Which 1779 military campaign led by the Continental Army targeted British-aligned Iroquois villages in New York, devastating their settlements?
  • Which American leader commanded the Green Mountain Boys during the early stages of the American Revolution, including the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775?

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May 27th
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  • Which city hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774, where colonial leaders gathered to discuss a unified response to British policies?
  • What was the name of the 1773 event where American colonists protested British taxation by dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
  • Which battle in 1780 saw a Patriot militia defeat a Loyalist force in South Carolina, significantly boosting morale for the American cause?
  • Which act of 1765 required American colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, sparking widespread protests and boycotts?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1778, established a formal alliance between the United States and France during the Revolutionary War?

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May 26th
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  • Which American leader played a pivotal role in securing French financial and military support during the American Revolution?
  • What was the name of the British act that allowed British soldiers to be housed in colonists' homes, fueling discontent in the colonies?
  • Which 1780 battle marked a turning point in the Southern theater, where the Continental Army decisively defeated British forces in South Carolina?
  • Who served as the commander-in-chief of the British forces during the American Revolution?
  • What was the name of the secret letter exchange system used by the colonies to coordinate resistance against British rule?

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May 23rd
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  • Which document, written in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress, was sent to foreign nations to justify the colonies' break from Britain and gain their support?
  • Which battle in 1777 involved George Washington's forces launching a surprise attack on a British garrison, leading to an important morale boost for the Continental Army?
  • What was the name of the British military strategy during the American Revolution that focused on isolating New England by controlling the Hudson River?
  • Which 1776 pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, argued for immediate independence from Britain and had a profound influence on public opinion in the colonies?
  • Who was the American diplomat primarily responsible for negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War?

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May 17th
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  • Who was the French aristocrat and military officer who became a close ally of George Washington, serving with distinction during the American Revolution?
  • Which battle in 1776 was the first major defeat for the Continental Army, leading to the British capture of New York City?
  • What was the name of the legislation passed by the Continental Congress in 1777 that served as the first constitution of the United States?
  • Which 1775 battle marked the first shots of the American Revolution, often referred to as 'the shot heard round the world'?
  • What was the name of the secret society formed to protect the rights of colonists and fight taxation by the British government?

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May 6th
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  • Which battle in 1781 is known for being a decisive American victory in South Carolina, significantly weakening British forces in the South?
  • Which American leader was instrumental in leading guerrilla warfare tactics in the Southern theater of the Revolutionary War, earning the nickname 'Swamp Fox'?
  • What was the name of the American fort where Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a successful attack against the British in 1775, securing a significant supply of artillery?
  • Which 1778 military encampment was marked by harsh winter conditions but became a turning point for the Continental Army due to improved training and discipline?
  • Which American general played a significant role in the Battle of Saratoga, aiding in the victory that convinced France to ally with the colonies?

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May 5th
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  • Which British general surrendered at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending major combat in the American Revolution?
  • What was the name of the American document sent to King George III in 1775 seeking to avoid a full-scale war while asserting colonial rights?
  • Which 1777 battle in New York is considered a turning point of the American Revolution due to its role in securing French support for the colonies?
  • Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776?
  • What was the name of the group that organized resistance to British policies and played a key role in rallying colonial opposition during the Revolution?

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May 5th
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  • Which American city was the site of a major siege in 1781 that ultimately led to the British surrender and the end of the Revolutionary War?
  • Which foreign officer played a key role in training the Continental Army during their winter at Valley Forge in 1778?
  • What was the name of the treaty signed in 1783 that officially ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence?
  • What was the primary purpose of the Committees of Correspondence during the American Revolution?
  • Which battle in 1775 involved the colonial forces successfully defending a strategic hill near Boston despite eventually retreating?

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May 5th
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  • Which 1775 battle marked the first significant military engagement of the American Revolution, where colonial forces withstood multiple British assaults before retreating due to lack of ammunition?
  • What was the name of the American pamphlet, published in 1776, that argued for independence from Britain and became a bestseller in the colonies?
  • Which British act, passed in 1774, closed Boston Harbor as punishment for the Boston Tea Party and intensified colonial resistance?
  • What was the name of the colonial militia organization that famously declared they would be ready to fight at a minute's notice during the American Revolution?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1778, established a military alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution?

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May 2nd
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  • What was the name of the American military strategy that focused on attrition and guerrilla warfare tactics during the Revolutionary War?
  • Which 1780 battle in South Carolina was a decisive victory for the British, resulting in the capture of nearly the entire Southern Continental Army?
  • Which American leader famously declared, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' during a speech in 1775?
  • What was the name of the American fort that was captured by British forces in 1777, leading to their control of the Hudson River Valley?
  • Which American general was known for his leadership in the Southern theater of the Revolutionary War, particularly at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

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March 20th
Questions
  • Which American leader negotiated the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France in 1778, securing an alliance during the war?
  • What was the name of the American spy network that provided crucial intelligence to George Washington during the Revolutionary War?
  • Which 1777 battle resulted in the capture of British General John Burgoyne and is considered a turning point of the American Revolution?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1778, formalized the military alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution?
  • Which American general led the Continental Army to victory at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781?

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March 19th
Questions
  • Which American city was captured by the British in 1776, leading to its occupation for most of the Revolutionary War?
  • What was the name of the 1777 document sent by the Continental Congress to European nations seeking military alliances and support during the American Revolution?
  • Who served as the president of the Second Continental Congress during the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
  • Which naval battle in 1779 featured John Paul Jones famously declaring, 'I have not yet begun to fight!'?
  • Which group of German soldiers was hired by the British to fight against the American revolutionaries during the war?

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March 14th
Questions
  • Which 1774 act closed the port of Boston as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party, intensifying tensions between the colonies and Britain?
  • Which group of American colonists remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution?
  • Which 1775 meeting of colonial delegates established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander?
  • Which 1773 event involved American colonists boarding British ships and dumping tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation?
  • Which agreement among the colonies in 1774 established a collective boycott of British goods in response to the Coercive Acts?

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March 14th
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  • Which 1776 event involved the signing of a document that formally declared the American colonies independent from British rule?
  • What was the name of the American group that coordinated responses to British policies and organized the first Continental Congress in 1774?
  • Which 1775 battle was fought on a bridge in Massachusetts and marked an early American victory in the Revolution?
  • Which American statesman convinced France to provide military support to the colonies during the American Revolution?
  • What was the name of the law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that imposed a tax on printed materials in the colonies, sparking widespread protest?

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March 12th
Questions
  • Which 1776 pamphlet urged American colonists to break free from British rule and argued for independence?
  • Which American victory in 1781 forced the British to negotiate an end to the Revolutionary War?
  • Who was the American general who betrayed his country and defected to the British during the Revolution?
  • Which 1777 battle is often regarded as the turning point in the American Revolution due to its impact on securing French support?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1783, formally ended the conflict and recognized the independence of the United States?

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March 12th
Questions
  • Which 1775 event involved colonial militia resisting British troops' attempt to seize weapons, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War?
  • What was the name of the clandestine group that organized the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to protest the British Tea Act?
  • Which 1780 event involved Benedict Arnold’s attempt to surrender a critical fort to the British, leading to his infamous label as a traitor?
  • What name was given to the 1777-1778 winter encampment where the Continental Army endured harsh conditions but emerged stronger under George Washington's leadership?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1783, formally ended the conflict between Great Britain and the United States, granting independence to the colonies?

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August 24th
Questions
  • Which city served as the temporary capital of the United States after the British captured Philadelphia in 1777?
  • What was the name of the document that outlined the first constitution of the United States, adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777?
  • Which battle in 1778 marked the last major engagement in the Northern theater of the American Revolutionary War?
  • Who was the American founding father who negotiated the Treaty of Alliance with France in 1778?
  • Which American woman famously took her husband's place at a cannon during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778?

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July 7th
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  • Who was the principal author of the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which encouraged American colonists to support independence from Britain?
  • Which battle, fought in 1775, was the first major clash between British and American forces and demonstrated that the Americans could stand up to the British army?
  • What was the name of the secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists and to fight taxation by the British government?
  • Who was the American general known for his successful campaign in the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War, particularly noted for his victory at the Battle of Cowpens?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1778, marked the first formal alliance between the United States and a foreign government during the American Revolution?

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March 26th
Questions
  • Which American military officer is known for his successful winter encampment at Valley Forge, where he trained and disciplined the Continental Army during the harsh winter of 1777-1778?
  • Who was the French nobleman who served as a major-general in the Continental Army and played a crucial role in securing French support for the American Revolution?
  • What was the name of the final decisive battle of the American Revolution, fought in 1781, where American and French forces under George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau defeated the British under General Cornwallis?
  • Who was the British military commander known for his strategy of capturing and holding key American cities during the Revolutionary War, including Philadelphia and New York City?
  • Which American diplomat and statesman played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris in 1783, formally ending the American Revolutionary War and securing recognition of American independence from Great Britain?

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February 8th
Questions
  • Which battle in 1777 is considered a turning point in the American Revolution, resulting in a crucial American victory?
  • Who was the British general who surrendered to American forces at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution?
  • Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the 13 American colonies independent from British rule?
  • Who was the American military officer known for his surprise attack on Trenton on Christmas night in 1776, boosting morale during a low point in the Revolutionary War?
  • Which British prime minister was in power during the American Revolution and faced challenges in managing the conflict overseas?