American Independence Day

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  1. 2. Which King were the British Colonies under the rule of?
  2. 3. Island Where does the oldest Independence Day celebration in the United States take place?
  3. 5. What do the stripes represent?
  4. 6. How many stars are there on the American flag?
  5. 10. Who became the first president of the United States of America?
  6. 12. What do the stars on the American flag represent?
  7. 14. How many years did the war last for?
  8. 15. What was the name of the peace treaty?
  9. 16. York Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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  1. 1. Where did the 'tea party' take place?
  2. 2. Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the army?
  3. 4. In which month was the Declaration of Independence approved?
  4. 6. Which Act did Congress pass on 14th June 1777?
  5. 7. The name of one of the colonies.
  6. 8. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States of America as a gift?
  7. 9. This country that joined the United States in the war against​ Britain​?
  8. 11. How many stripes are there on the American flag?
  9. 13. What was the name of the Act that levied heavy taxes on the colonists?