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In 1765 Parliament passed this act, forcing colonists to provide housing and supplies to British Soldiers.

What is the Quartering Act

100

This is where the Revolutionary War begins.

What is Lexington and Concord

100

The King of England during the Revolution

Who is King George III

100

Armed citizens who fight as soldiers during an emergency

What is Militia

100

Group of colonists who protested against the British

Who is the Sons of Liberty
200

In 1765 Parliament passed this act, placed a tax on all printed materials within the American colonies.

What is the Stamp Act

200

This is the first official battle of the Revolution

What is the Battle of Bunker Hill

200

He wrote the Declaration of Independence

Who is Thomas Jefferson

200

Refusing to buy certain items or services

What is Boycott

200

This event was in reaction to the Tea Act

What is the Boston Tea Party

300

On March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks died in this incident.

What is the Boston Massacre

300

George Washington had to cross the Delaware River to win this battle

What is the Battle of Trenton

300

The Commander of the American forces

Who is George Washington

300

Trade has been cut off by an enemy

What is a blockade

300

Congress sent this document to King George III to reconcile their differences.

What is the Olive Branch Petition

400

In 1766 Parliament passed this act, taxing lead, paper, tea, paint, and glass.

What is the Townshend Act

400
Viewed as the turning point of the war.

What is the Battle of Saratoga

400

Commander of British forces

Who is George Cornwallis

400

The term used for those killed, wounded, or missing in battle

What is Casualty

400

This document officially ends the Revolutionary War

What is the Treaty of Paris

500

In 1774 Parliament passed acts that limited town meetings and suspended Massachusetts General Courts

What is Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts

500

The final battle of the Revolution

What is the Battle of Yorktown

500

French commander who aided the American forces

Who is General Lafayette

500

Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet

What is Common Sense

500

The year the Revolution ends

What is 1783

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