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The first commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Lowered the tax on molasses
What is the Sugar Act?
First successful British colony in North America
What is Jamestown?
Location of the tragic killing of 5 colonists in the streets by British soldiers
What is Boston?
According to Catholic dogma, this is the only person to be assumed body and soul into Heaven without dying
Who is Mary?
Former slave and dockworker considered the first martyr for the Patriot cause.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
Taxed goods like lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea
What are the Townshend Acts?
Oldest recorded civilization known for their giant stone heads
Who are the Olmec?
Birth state of Thomas Jefferson?
What is Virginia?
A religious journey
What is a pilgrimage?
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Final attempt by the colonists to avoid war and make peace with Britain
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
Term for people who refuse to use force or fight in wars
What are pacifists?
Location of stored arms that the British attempted to steal.
What is Concord?
May 4th marks the National Day for this iconic film series
What is Star Wars?
Author of Common Sense - a pamphlet listing reasons to break from Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Laws passed to force the colonists to pay their taxes
What are the Coercive Acts?
Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs
Who is Hernan Cortes?
Location of the first official battle of the American Revolution
What is Lexington?
Who is Billie Eilish?
Man who inspired the idea of everyone having natural rights of life, liberty, and property
Who is John Locke?
Created a government for Canada and extended its territory south to the Ohio River
What is the Quebec Act?
Process scientists use to determine an artifact's age
What is carbon dating?
Location where delegates met to discuss solutions to Britain
What is Philadelphia?
What are 49ers?