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Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What were some of the things the American colonists were fighting for?
The colonist wanted the same rights as British citizens. They wanted representation in Parliament and the right to participate in lawmaking decision. they also opposed British laws that kept settlers from moving west.
Which of these battles was fought in New York?
Fort Ticonderoga
What was a result of the battle of Saratoga?
France and Spain joined the American side.
What do we celebrate on July 4th?
approval of the Declaration of Independence
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the peace agreement, signed in 1783, that gave the American colonies their independence
Why did the British create a boundary line along the Mohawk and Hudson rivers after the French and Indian War?
to separate the colonists and the Native Americans
a conflict between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763
French and Indian War
someone who is disloyal to his or her nation
traitor
Why did Britain pass the Stamp Act?
to raise taxes to pay for the French and Indian War
"The Mohawks have on all occasions shown their... loyalty to the Great King; yet they have been very badly treated by his people." -Mohawk leader Joseph Brant
What is Joseph Brant’s view?
We supported the British, but they did not treat us well.
What part did Native Americans play in the American Revolution?
Many Native Americans backed the British believing that if the British won they would be able keep their land. others backed the Americans . the Iroquois league demonstrate this division with two nations siding with the Americans and the others favoring the British.
the law-making branch of government in Great Britain
Parliament
What battle ended the American Revolution?
Yorktown
How does New York’s location help explain its role in the American Revolution?
Many important battles were fought in New York including the key American victory at Saratoga which put an end to the British effort to effort to separate New England and New York from the rest of the colonies.
a person in the American colonies who opposed British rule
Patriot
Who was a traitor to the American side?
Benedict Arnold
Why did the colonists mean when they said “no taxation without representation”?
Parliament has no right to pass tax laws, since we cannot elect members of Parliament.
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How did ordinary Americans help the Patriots?
The main way of supporting the patriots cause was to fight on the battlefield =. in addition ordinary Americans spied on the British and warned the Americans about possible Attacks
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Who won the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
What part did Native Americans play in the American Revolution?
Many Native Americans backed the British believing that if the British won they would be able to keep their land. others backed the Americans. the Iroquois league demonstrate d his division with two nation siding with the Americans and the others favoring British.
to move back
retreat