19 Best American Revolution Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Why was the Stamp Act of 1765 controversial?

J.Spencer, Knowledge enthusiast
Answered: Dec 11, 2018

The Stamp Act of 1765 was one of the major reasons for the American Revolution. The major reason for its controversy was the difference between the mentalities of people living in America and the...Read More

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Why did France ally with America in the Revolutionary war?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Prior to the American Revolutionary War, Great Britain was ruling and fighting many other countries. They were the powerhouse and it was difficult for other countries to win conflicts with them....Read More

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What was the Loyalist's main argument for remaining loyal?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Nov 11, 2018

The situation in America in the eighteenth century was tense. On the one hand there were benefits from the British holding sway in the colonies, on the other, residents wanted the same rights as...Read More

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Wattssocialstudies
Answered: Jan 26, 2025

Thomas Jefferson

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What was the 'shot heard around the world'?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

The phrase “shot heard around the world” is a common expression that has occurred in a few historical events that means that it is the event that started the war or event. In the case...Read More

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Why was Thomas Paine Common Sense an important pamphlet?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Thomas Paine was born in Great Britain but became a strong vocal supporter of the independence of America. He was so vocal that he is credited with being one of the founding fathers who started...Read More

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What happened to the "Sons of Liberty" during the revolutionary war?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

For the most part, the Sons of Liberty conducted their events against the British prior to the start of the war. During the revolutionary war, the Sons of Liberty did not play a part except for...Read More

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What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Michael Moran
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

The main purpose of declaration of Independence was to make it known to the British colonialists then, that the American people were ready to be self determined and govern themselves. This was...Read More

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Why did the Penobscot Expedition fail so miserably?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

The Penobscot Expedition was a flotilla of ships from the American Navy fighting against the British during the American Revolutionary War. There were 700 regular military troops and ten warships...Read More

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Why was Washington chosen for the role of Army commander during the revolution?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

To be given the job of commander in chief of the Continental Army was a compliment to say the least. George Washington was pretty well-known by the Congress men prior to the declaration of...Read More

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How did the Iroquois Confederacy help in the American Revolution?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Many native tribes tried to stay out of the American Revolutionary War. The Iroquois Confederacy was one of them. Some of the native tribes sided with the British and other tribes helped the...Read More

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What action a Loyalist have been least likely to take during the American Revolution?

Wattssocialstudies
Answered: Jan 26, 2025

Join the Continental Army

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Why was the Treaty of Paris delayed?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 26, 2025

King George III, King George, king george, King george, king George.

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Why did Cornwallis allow Americans to seige Yorktown?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Throughout the Revolutionary War, Britain always thought without a doubt that they would win the war. They were fighting against a small militia that were inexperienced. Therefore, their minds...Read More

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Why did the French discourage Washington from attacking New York during the revolution?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

During the Revolutionary War, the French and others discouraged George Washington from attacking New York. However, there were New York and New Jersey campaigns to strike against the British who...Read More

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