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Who was the first European to reach the Americas during the Age of Exploration?

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What event marked the official start of the American Revolution?

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Who served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

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What major event happened in 1776 that solidified the colonies' intent for independence?

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Which colony was known for its principle of religious tolerance and was founded by William Penn?

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What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Virginia Colony?

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Which colonial region was primarily known for shipbuilding and fishing?

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What was the primary cash crop that drove the economy of the Southern colonies?

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What was the name of the South Vietnamese government during the war?

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Which movement in the U.S. sought to protest the Vietnam War?

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Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War?

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What was the name of the communist leader of North Vietnam?

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Who was the U.S. President during the majority of the Vietnam War?

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Which famous Parisian landmark was stormed in 1789, becoming a symbol of the revolution?

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What was the popular slogan of the French Revolution?

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What type of ancient art form involved the carving of designs into stone?

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What was the primary purpose of the Stone Age's earliest agricultural practices?

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Which of the following was a common form of shelter for Paleolithic hunter-gatherers?

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What was a significant outcome of the French Revolution regarding the power structure in France?

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Which of the following was a key financial issue that contributed to the French Revolution?

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