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100
He argued that only Virginians can tax Virginians
Who was Patrick Henry
100
Although they lost battle here, Colonists felt it was a victory
What is Bunker (Breeds) Hill
100
Colonists disguised as Indians started this revolt
What is Boston Tea Party
100
The name given to Colonists who wanted freedom
What is Patriots
100
The Second Continental Congress formed this so all could be informed
What is Post Office
200
He and his troops dragged a canon 250 miles over frozen rivers and snowy hiils
Who was Henry Knox
200
Place in Philly where 1st Continental Congress met
What is Carpenter's Hall
200
July 4, 1776
What is the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
200
He wrote the book "Common Sense"
Who was Thomas Paine
200
A law that is canceled
What is repealed
300
Green Mountain Boys leader who crept past soldiers and told the British leader to 'come out of there, you old rat!'
Who was Ethan Allen
300
Boston occurred outside of this building
What is the Customs House
300
This was sent to King George III as a peace offering
What is the "Olive Branch Petition"
300
Volunteer army
What is a Militia
300
He took all the arms and gunpowder from Concord
What is Thomas Gage
400
He wrote newspaper articles criticizing the Stamp Act
Who was Samuel Adams
400
John Parker stood here when he said "Stand your ground!"
What is Lexington
400
These were held so people didn't have to buy clothes made in Great Britain
What were Spinning Bees
400
He felt that the role of the government was to protect the rights of the people
Who was John Locke
400
This colony did not join the 1st Continental Congress
What is Georgia
500
He killed Pitcairn with a single shot
Who was Peter Salem
500
The Declaration of Independence now resides here
What is National Archives Building, Washington D.C.
500
This forced Colonists to allow British soldiers to live with them
What is Quartering Act
500
March 6, 1770
What is Boston Massacre
500
The date the Second Continental Congress asked Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence
What is June 10, 1776
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