1. Why were George Washington's troops jubilant on March 17, 1776?

2. What did Patriots do when they learned that British troops intended to invade New York?

3. Who led the failed American attack on Quebec?

4. How did Thomas Paine capture the attention of thousands of Americans in 1776?

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Nick Figueroa

27 February, 17:00

1. Why were George Washington's troops jubilant on March 17, 1776?

2. What did Patriots do when they learned that British troops intended to invade New York?

3. Who led the failed American attack on Quebec?

4. How did Thomas Paine capture the attention of thousands of Americans in 1776?

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4: Thomas Paine captured the attention by writing the "common sense". He wanted to call for independence and republican government. He called for colonies to separate from Great Britain. By doing so he launched a direct attack on Britain's mixed government.

1. Why were George Washington's troops jubilant on March 17, 1776?2. What did Patriots do when they learned that British troops intended to invade New York?3. Who led the failed American attack on Quebec?4. How did Thomas Paine capture the attention of thousands of Americans in 1776?

1. Why were George Washington's troops jubilant on March 17, 1776?

2. What did Patriots do when they learned that British troops intended to invade New York?

3. Who led the failed American attack on Quebec?

4. How did Thomas Paine capture the attention of thousands of Americans in 1776?