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