VOCABULARY 1
BATTLES
VOCABULARY 2
PEOPLE
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
100
Person who secretly watches people or events to get information
What is a SPY
100
They were the first battles of the American Revolution
What are Lexington and Concord
100
Cancel an Act or Law
What is REPEAL
100
She was known for writing inspiring poetry
Who is Phillis Wheatly
100
What Britain hoped to gain through the Proclamation of 1763
What is TO PREVENT WAR BETWEEN COLONISTS AND NATIVE AMERICANS
200
Name for a soldier during the American Revolution who agreed to fight with only a minute's notice
What is a MINUTEMAN
200
Battle where colonists won control of cannons that were then brought to Boston
What is FORT TICONDEROGA
200
A hired soldier
What is a MERCENARY
200
Group of colonists that mainly attended the Second Continental Congress
Who are the Patriots
200
Why Thomas Paine thought America should have independence
What is BRITAIN IS TOO FAR AWAY TO RULE THE COLONIES
300
Barrier preventing movement of troops and supplies
What is a BLOCKADE
300
Convinced the French to help the Americans fight the Revolution
Where is SARATOGA
300
Colonist who supported the colonies' fight for independence in the American Revolution
What is a Patriot
300
True or False - Washington was honest as a child
What is TRUE
300
One of the major hardships caused by war
What is HOARDING or INFLATION or VIOLENCE AGAINST LOYALISTS
400
Group of volunteer citizen soldiers
What is a MILITIA
400
A peace agreement that can end a battle or war
What is a TREATY
400
Colonist who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution
What is a LOYALIST
400
James Armistead's occupation (other than being a servant for General Cornwallis)
What is a SPY
400
Britain placed taxes on colonists in order to raise money to pay for this
What is the French and Indian War
500
Rapid rise in prices
What is INFLATION
500
They were untrained in traditional fighting techniques
Who are the Patriots
500
Hoarding goods and then charging high prices for them
What is PROFITEERING
500
He was a good leader known for his courage and honesty
Who is George Washington
500
Land claimed by Britain after the French and Indian War
What is France's lands in North America
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