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This act by put forth by the British forced Colonists to pay taxes on all imported goods from Britain.
What was the Townshend Acts
100
In the battle of Saratoga, this man led the British soldiers.
Who was Burgoynes?
100
King George III closed off this water way as a means of punishment to the colonists.
What is Boston Harbor
100

This was the name given to those who favored independence.

What were: The Patriots, or Whigs

100
Paying for the cost of this event was the first reason the British needed tax money from the Colonists.
What was the French Indian War.
200
This event involved Patriots raiding a British ship and throwing all the tea overboard...
What is The Boston Tea Party.
200

Which side did the Mohawk chief Joseph Brant help in the War for Independence?

The British

200
The Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place here
What is Breed's Hill
200
These colonists stayed true to their King.
What were the Loyalists.
200
This flamboyant man was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock.
300
Britain punished Boston because of this incident.
What is the Boston Tea Party.
300

This man published a pamphlet which spoke "to the inhabitants of America on the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution about monarchy and hereditary succession, and about the present ability of America..."

Who was Thomas Paine.

300
This ocean was sailed by those traveling back and forth between Great Britain and the Colonies.
What is The Atlantic Ocean.
300
This famous battle was lost by the Patriots.
What is the battle of Lexington.
300

Strategic advantages and popular support, experienced military leaders, British problems, Foreign aid

What were 3 of the 4 major Patriot advantages during the War for Independence?

400
This law placed a tax on printed materials in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act.
400

This man was appointed a superintendent of finance by Congress in 1781.

Who was Robert Morris.

400

American independence was virtually won at the Battle of:  _ _ _ k _ _ _ n

What was Battle of Yorktown

400
The name of the governing body of Great Britain.
What is Parliament.
400
This famous battle happened in late September and early October.
What was the Battle of Saratoga.
500
Colonists forced to house British soldiers... Massachusetts being taken over by Thomas Gage of Britain, the closing of Boston's port... All were referred to as this.
What is the Intolerable Acts.
500

This Patriot leader captured the British outposts of Kaskaskia in the summer of 1778.

Who was George Rogers Clark.

500

The British General and his troops captured this major American city in July 1776

Sir William Howe

500
This group organized by John Adams led protests against the new taxes.
What is the Sons of Liberty.
500
In 1774, representatives from every colony except Georgia met at this gathering in Philadelphia.
What is the First Continental Congress.
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