50 Semester 1 facts

Raw materials are taken to England. Manufactured goods taken to Africa in exchange for slaves?

What was America's capital during the Revolutionary War?

What allows Washington to escape at the Battle of Long Island?

Who successfully retrieved the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga?

The New England Colonies became a haven for?

What act required all goods to go through England to be taxed?

What group believes in peace and love and will not participate in war?

Where was the "Shot heard around the world"?

Where is the final battle of the Revolutionary War? Cornwallis will surrender after this battle.

Who sided with the Rebels during the Revolutionary War?

"No taxation without representation" first appears in what document?

The 2nd Continental Congress asked these men to draft the Declaration of Independence.

What battle is the turning point of the War?

What was formed to keep all patriots informed of British actions through secret letter writing?

What day did Washington Cross the Delaware to attack the Hessians at Trenton?

People began to question religious practices. This time is known as?

What part of the Triangular trade was used to transport slaves?

Who helped in the South to raid supply lines hindering the British?

Slave labor was needed on the Southern colonies to help on what?

Who becomes the Patriot's allies after winning Saratoga?

Colonists flocked to the Ohio Valley which anger Natvie Americans which led to what rebellion?

What started the French and Indian War?

What act required all legal and commercial documents carry a stamp saying the tax had been paid

Which country explored and established colonies in Mexico, Central American and South America?

What crop financially saves Jamestown?

Who did the 2nd Continental Congress appoint Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

Who were the first Englishmen to permanently settle Jamestown?

Who united the colonies together to help the British fight during the French and Indian War?

What had England done that angered colonists enough to dump all the tea in the harbor?

What movement encouraged the use of science to improve everyday life?

Which group first opposed British policies and taxes?

The middle colonies were set up for financial freedom. What are the middle colonies?

Colonists resented being taxed. What was their reason for this?

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A country gaining wealth and power through trade is known as what?

Who discovered the new world landing in the islands of the Caribbean?

What was the Patriots government during the Revolutionary War?

What forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mts. after Pontiac's Rebellion?

Benedict Arnold and Horation Gates defeated a large number of British troops under Burgoyne at what battle?

What was put on the colonists as punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on what day?

What act required colonists to house and supply soldiers with daily needs?

While wintering during 1777-78, continental troops suffered but received needed training at what place?

What group broke off from the Puritans came to America on the Mayflower?

Who lead a local militia in the south attacking British supply lines?

Protestant religions are Christian religions that broke off of what church?

What formed a natural barrier for colonization for the first 100 years?

John Peter Zenger is the first to gain what right?

Nathanael Greene leads the army in the south. What aid did he recieve?

When a person can't pay to come to America and someone pays their way, what are they called?

What group believed the Church of England needed to be purified? They were well educated and read the Bible.

Puritans were not religiously tolerant of the natives. This led to what war?

What military strategy did the British use to win the French and Indian War?

Who were the leaders of the Sons of Liberty?

On March 5, 1770 British fired on a mob killing 5. Sons of Liberty stir people against the British. This is known as?

What philosopher from the 1600's believed in natural rights of life, liberty, and property?

Who was successful at completing the ride all the way to Concord?

What percentage of Americans supported the Revolutionary War?

The primary reason for the French and Indian War was?