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colonial group of men that protested British Taxes

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

100
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North American. In Europe, it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting began in North America, it was called what?
What is the French and Indian War?
100
the laws passed by Britain that taxed printed documents
What is The Stamp Act?
100
this was an official meeting that is held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to discuss issues that arise in the colonies.
What is the Continental Congress?
100
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200

colonists believed Britian should not tax them without giving them representatives in Parliament

What is No Taxation Without Representation?

200

the first battles of the American Revolution, British soldiers traveled on foot through unfamiliar terrain and colonists held the higher ground

What are Lexington and Concord?

200
A protest in which they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against unfair taxes.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This country helped the Americans fight against the British.
What is France?
200
He was a member of the Sons of Liberty, a silversmith and his "Midnight Ride" is legendary for warning the colonists of the British 

Who is Paul Revere?

300

British law that taxed paper products

What is the Stamp Act?

300

This battle was the turning point of the war as thick forests made it difficult to move British equipment.

What is the Battle of Saratoga?

300
Some colonists believed that they should not be taxed unless they are represented in Parliament. This was their motto.
What is "No taxation without representation!"?
300
With aid from the French fleet and French army troops, Washington was able to win this final battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
man who was bitter about not being promoted in the Continental Army and became a traitor
Who is Benedict Arnold?
400

rights all people are born with, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

What is natural rights?

400

this battle was the end of the American Revolution, waterways surrounded the British position and they could not receive help or escape

What is the Battle of Yorktown?

400
A document that was written to granted colonist independence form British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400
To have freedom to practice their own religion, to start a new life and so they could govern themselves.
What are the reasons why people came to this new world?
400

A renowned inventor, politician, and patriot, he played a key role in getting the French to join the colonists

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

500

unfair or abusive use of power by a government

What is Tyranny?

500

This was the first major battle fought in NY.

What is Battle of Long Island?

500
These were the original 13 colonies.
What is Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut and Virginia?
500

This colony's location was in the center of the colonies and waterways as a result the Patriots couldn't let the British control the important waterways it

What is New York? 

500
This French noble helped the colonists in several battles but played a key role in the siege of Yorktown that eventually led to the British surrender

Who is Marquis de LaFayette?