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What was the outcry from the colonists after the Stamp Act was enacted?
"No taxation without representation"
Who originally thought of the idea for the colonists to declare independence?
Richard Henry Lee
What poem was written about the impact of the battles at Lexington and Concord?
"The Shot Heard 'Round the World"
What was the real name of the Swamp Fox?
Francis Marion
Describe the new borders of the US, set forth by the Treaty of Paris?
Britain gave up claims to ALL land between the Atlantic Ocean coast (EAST) and the Mississippi River (WEST) and up to Canada (NORTH) to top of area called Florida (SOUTH)
At the Boston Tea Party, what Native American Tribes were the colonists intentionally disguised as?
Mohawk & Narragansett
Who, using the notes discussed/created by the committee, actually wrote the Declaration of Independence in merely 2 weeks?
Thomas Jefferson
What was created on June 14, 1775? This creation was the 1st of its kind in American history?
1st Continental Army
What 3 American men were sent to discuss the terms and ultimately created the treaty?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay
What are the 5 sections of the Declaration of Independence?
PREAMBLE -- Reasons for the document
RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO CONTROL THEIR GOVERNMENT -- John Locke: Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
TYRANNICAL ACTS OF KING GEORGE -- 27 grievances
EFFORTS OF THE COLONISTS TO AVOID SEPARATION -- Olive Branch petition; ways to fix the situation
Who was considered, by most historians, as the 1st casualty of the American Revolution?
Crispus Attucks; Boston Massacre
Who was President of the Second Continental Congress?
John Hancock
What colonial general said "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?" Why did he make this statement to his men?
Israel Putnam; low on ammunition so every shot must hit its intended target
What Boston lawyer defended the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams?
What is the official date (month/day/year) that the Declaration of Independence was ADOPTED?
7/4/1776
What famous American doctor/brigadier general was brutally beaten and stabbed at the Battle of Princeton? He later died from the wounds.
Hugh Mercer
What pamphlet (considered to be the 1st to help inspire the Declaration of Independence) was written to convince colonists to fight back against the unfair British taxes? Who wrote it?
Common Sense; Thomas Paine
What is the exact date (month/day/year) of the start of the American Revolution?
4/19/1775
Who said the now famous quote, "I have not yet begun to fight"?
John Paul (Jones)