2 Complete the text with the past simple or the past continuous form of the verbs in brackets. In 1783, the USA (1) ... (gain) independence from Britain. In 1789, George Washington (2) ... (become) the first president of the USA. In 1865, the American Civil War (3) ...

2 Complete the text with the past simple or the past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

In 1783, the USA (1) ... (gain) independence from Britain.

• In 1783, the USA (1) gained independence from Britain.

In 1789, George Washington (2) ... (become) the first president of the USA.

• In 1789, George Washington (2) became the first president of the USA.

In 1865, the American Civil War (3) ...

Ответ: See above