PEOPLE | BATTLES/WARS | MAJOR EVENTS | MISCELLANEOUS |
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Patriot
A person who wanted independence from Britain was known as?
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American Revolution
What was the war for freedom between Britain and the 13 colonies called?
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Stamp Act
What was the act called when taxes were placed on newspapers and pamphlets?
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George Washington
Who was the first president of the United States?
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Militia
What was a group of volunteer soldiers called?
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French and Indian War
Who was the war between where the British fought and wanted the colonists to pay for it?
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Boston Tea Party
What happened as a result of the British placing tax on tea?
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Give up
What does retreat or surrender mean?
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Loyalist
What was a person called that wanted to remain under British rule?
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Ally
When the Americans won at Saratoga France became known as an?
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Boston Massacre
What is the event where the first bloodshed occurred and Crispus Attucks was killed?
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No Taxation without Representation
What did Americans frequently shout over their anger toward paying taxes?
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Parliament
What is the name of the law-making body of Great Britain?
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Saratoga
What battle did General Burgoyne surrender?
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Declaration of Independence
What document was written by Thomas Jefferson asking for independence from British rule?
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Paul Revere
Who led the famous Midnight Ride?
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Continental Congress
Who were the group of colonists who met in Philadelphia in 1775 to discuss how the colonies should deal with Britain?
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Yorktown
Where was the final battle of the American Revolution?
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Constitution of the United States
What was written listing freedoms to help set-up the new government?
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Location in the middle of the 13 colonies
Why was New York important during the American Revolution?
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