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Events of the War
Key Historical Figures
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Britain's lawmaking assembly
What is Parliament?
100
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North America. 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  held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss issues that arose in the colonies.
What is the Continental Congress?
100
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200
Money government collects from its people
What is tax?
200
Patriot leaders attacked this fort on Lake Champlain.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
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 led the American army in New York
Who is Horatio Gates?
300
a group of of people that support the British
Who are Loyalists?
300
This battle was the turning point of the war.
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
She set a field of wheat on fire so that the British would not be able to use food from her family's farm.
Who is Catherine Schuyler?
400
Document that explained why the colonies should be free from British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400
this battle was the end of the American Revolution
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
400
A document that was written that granted colonist independence form British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400
Many battles of the war were fought in New York.  Britain and France fought for the land west of the Appalachians, because it was rich in resources.
What was New York's role in the French and Indian War?
400
She warned colonists that British troops were approaching.
Who is Sybil Ludington?
500
meeting of leaders from the 13 colonies
What is Continental Congress?
500
This was the first major battle fought in NY.
What is Battle of Long Island?
500
A free African American who joined the Patriots.
Who was James Forten?
500
British took control of New France, including eastern Canada and land west of the Appalachians.
What was one effect of the French and Indian War?
500
He led American soldiers at the Battle of Saratoga; he later made a secret plan with the British to capture West Point.
Who is Benedict Arnold?