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American Revolution
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This man developed a code to warn of impending British Attacks..."one if by land, two by water"
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Nathaniel Hale
Benedict Arnold
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Why did American colonists object to British rule?
Hated the red uniforms of British soldiers
did not receive the same rights as other British citizens
They were not allowed to arm themselves in defense.
forced to settle the wilderness areas
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What does it mean to repeal?
to uncover a peal
to buy a good
to undo, replace or take away
4
What Treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Versailles
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First Major battle of the American Revolution. It showed the world the colonists were for real
Battle for Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Long Island
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Author of the Declaration of Independence and future president (3rd)
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Sam Adams
John Hancock
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Washington and his army were forced to camp here for the winter. Faced harsh winter conditions
Valley Forge
New Jersey
Mississippi River Valley
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Unalienable Rights are....
Rights we are born with and can never be taken away
Rights outlined in the Bible
Rights given to use by the Constitution
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Why did England raise taxes on colonists?
raise money and control colonial trade
encourage them to trade with other nations
As punishment for the Boston Tea Party
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Written by John Dickinson, this was a last minute attempt to avoid war
suspension of Habeas Corpus
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
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Colonial militia made up of volunteers who were ready to fight at a minutes notice.
Minute Soldiers
Minutemen
54th Infantry
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What was the purpose of the Declaration Of Independence?
Justify colonists actions in declaring their Independence
Provide a written form of government
Written plan to defeat the English
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What is a boycott?
riot
Party thrown to celebrate the Declaration of Independence
refusal to buy goods or services
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What was the name of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that urged the colonists to rebel?
Common Sense
Common Thread
Common Courage
15
Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty throw 1 million dollars worth of tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Tea Toters Party
Boston Coffee Party
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In this battle, colonists were forced to retreat from Montauk to Manhattan
Battle for Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Long Island
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British policies such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Navigation Act & Intolerable Acts all led to
Revolution against England
War with France
Reconciliation with England
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This Battle led to the surrender of General Cornwallis, effectively ending the war
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
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Leader of the Continental Army and first President of the United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Sam Adams
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The Proclamation of 1763....
Allowed Colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mts.
Instituted a sugar tax to help pay for French Indian War
Forbid colonists from settling west of Appalachians
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1. Port of Boston closed2. town meetings forbidden3. officials tried in En. 4. Quartering Act
Navigation Act
Stamp Act
Unacceptable Acts
Intolerable Acts
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What were Writs of Assistance?
legal document that allowed inspectors to search a ship
legal document legitimizing England claim of authority
legal document that forced England to pay reparations
23
Benedict Arnold was a
famous American General who turned traitor during the war
famous politician who brokered the Treaty of Paris
Famous American painter
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Which Colonial Group was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
Committee of Correspondence
Minutemen
Daughters of Liberty
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Most Colonists....
wanted rebellion from England
were loyal to England
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The Quartering Act forced
colonists to feed British troops
colonists to pay taxes
colonists to let British Soldiers live in their homes
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Who controlled the territory of the Great Lakes, Canada, and Mississippi River area?
English
Italian
Russian
France
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According to the Declaration of Independence, the power of government comes from...
the army
The constitution
the consent of the governed
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The first bullets fired at Lexington and Concord are known as....
"the beginning of the end"
"the shot heard round the world"
"The first volley"
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Turning point of the war
Victory at Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Long Island
