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This colony is know as the "lost colony"
What is Roanoke
This country controlled the 13 colonies along the east coast during this time
In August of 1765, this organization led protest and violent acts against British tax collectors and was lead by Samuel Adams and John Hancock
What is the Sons of Liberty
On June 16th, 1775, second Continental Congress votes to establish the Continental Army and selects this person to be Commander-In-Chief
Who is George Washington
This person was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington
This particularly famous Native American woman was captured by the English colonist at Crow's Nest in Stafford, Virginia, in the year 1613
Who is Pocahontas
This war is often called the French and Indian war, but it has another name
What is Seven Years War
In March of 1765, the British Parliament passed this Act that put tax on printed goods such as newspapers or playing cards
What is Stamp Act
This battle took place on June 17, 1775, and ended in a British victory
What is Battle of Bunker Hill
On this specific date, Washington attacked Hessian troops at Trenton to finally win an important battle
What is December 25th, 1776
These were the first Europeans to form a settlement in North America
What is Vikings
The Native Americans tended to prefer these people over the British, and allied with them more often
Who is the French
This feeling was one of the main causes for the colonist to want to go to war with Britain in the American Revolution
What is Independence
In January of 1776, this 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine was published and widely distributed
What is Common Sense
This person was a High-Ranking Prussia officer who was discharged from the Prussian Army, but who came to America and played a crucial role in teaching advanced fighting skills to the colonist
Who is Baron Von Steuben
In 1588, the British navy was finally at par with Spain's after they defeated this group of Spanish war ships
What is Armada
This country controlled Mexico, the American Southwest, and Florida during this time
What is Spain
These Acts passed by the British Parliment stated that the colonist could only trade with the British
What is Navigation Acts
In June 1776, the Continental Congress approved this document which called for a declaration of independence.
What is Lee Resolution
This person was a French military officer who volunteered for the Continental Army
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
In 1497, this man was the first to explore the coast of Newfoundland, but the British were uninteresting in trying to establish a settlement there
Who is John Cabot
This rebellion started in 1763, and was lead by the leader of the Odawa
What is Pontiac's Rebellion
Who is Patrick Henry
On July 4th, 1776, this document was signed into law by 56 members of Congress
What is The Declaration of Independence
Many Native Americans, including this specific group, remained loyal to and fought for Britain even after the war ended
What is Iroquois Confederacy