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Which country owned the colonies in North America?
England
How many colonies were in North America in the mid 1700s?
13
What colony was to the north of Maryland?
Pennsylvania
What colony is to the south of Maryland?
Virginia
What colony is to the east of Maryland?
Delaware
What was the name of the war fought between England and France over the land around the colonies?
The French and Indian War
During the war for land between England and France, which country did the Native Americans fight with?
France
Who won the war for land between England and France?
England
What kind of experience did colonists gain from fighting for England against France?
military
Why didn't the British want the colonists to move west of the Appalachian mountains?
They didn't want there to be trouble with the Native Americans which could cause another war.
Why didn't the colonists think they should have to pay for the war between England and France?
They felt they had paid with supplies and men already.
What was the tax on legal papers, marriage licenses, wills, newspapers, and even playing cards called?
the Stamp Act
Who taxed the colonists on legal papers, licenses, and newspapers?
the British
Who said, "No taxation without representation?"
the colonist
What were the men protesting during the Boston Tea Party?
the Tea Act
What did the colonists believe was hurting the American economy?
British laws and taxes
What was every free man in Maryland asked to sign?
an oath of loyalty to the revolutionary government
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington, Massachusetts
What is another name for the American Revolution?
The War for Independence
What document declared that the colonies would no longer be ruled by England?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the commander of the American troops during the American Revolution?
George Washington
How did privateers help during the American Revolution?
They attacked and captured British ships.
the governor
How many parts did the Maryland General Assembly have and what were they?
There are 2 parts; the State Senate and the House of Delegates.
Who could vote in Maryland after the American Revolution?
free, white, Christian men who owned land