French and Indian War
Declaring Independence
Victory and Independence
Potpourri
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Where did most of the battles take place during this war?

New York

200
Out of these 4 men, who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

James Forten                          Thomas Jefferson

George Washington                 Bill Nye

Thomas Jefferson

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The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution.  What was one major effect of this specific battle?

The Americans stopped the British from taking over New York and france began sending soldiers and money to help the americans

200

Joseph Brant led an army from this Native American soldiers?

Iroquois

400

All newspapers sold in the 13 colonies had to have a special stamps placed on them.  This was called?

The Stamp Act

400
The British wanted control of New York for georaphical reasons.  Why was this so important to Britain?

Tney wanted to control the waterways and it's central location was also a big factor.  

400

How did Catherine Schuyler help the Americans during the American Revolution?

She set her families wheat farm on fire so the British army could not use any of her families food. 

400

The American Revolution ended at this battle?

Battle of Yorktown

600

Battles in these two towns started the American Revolution?

Lexington and Concord

600

The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date?

July 4, 1776

600

What was Sybll Luddington's major contribution to the Americans?

She warned the colonists that the Briitish troops were approaching.

600

This American hero became one of the most famous traitors in American history

Benedict Arnold

800

True or False?  Colonist disagreed with the taxes imposed by the French government was the main reason for the French and Indian war.  If you answer false you must give me the correct answer.

No, taxes imposed by the British Government. 

800

The Continental Army was led by this man?

George Washington

800

This General was in charge of the British at the Battle of Saratoga?

John Burgoyne

800

What is one cause of the French and Indian war?

British and the French occupied the same land west of the Appalachian Mountains.  

1000

A patriot supported freedom from who?

The British

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Anna Strong was a ______________ for General George Washington. 

Spy

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James Forten was a soldier for the Americans that fought the British.  What made James different than a lot of the other soldiers?

He was an African American

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Who won the French and Indian war?

The British, they took control of New France, which included Eastern Canada and the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.  

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