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He decided to tax the colonists so they could pay him back for his help with the French and Indian War.

King George III

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

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"Shot heard around the world."
Lexington and Concord
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Britain and France fought for control of the Ohio River Valley

French and Indian War

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Supported the American cause for independence
Patriots
200

The name give to people who were loyal to England; wanted to stay under British control.

Loyalists

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What piece of land were the French and Native Americans fighting for in the French and Indian War?

Ohio River Valley

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The first battle George Washington led as the leader of the Continental Army.

Trenton

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This act was passed to raise money by placing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents.
The Stamp Act
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Militia ready to fight at a minute's notice
Minutemen
300

He was a scientist, inventor, and publisher.

Benjamin Franklin

300

What city and state did the leaders of the colonies have their meetings in?

Philadelphia, PA

300

The continental army built a fort here to shoot cannons at the British soldiers from above.

Bunker Hill

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This was a group formed by some colonists who wanted independence from Britain.
The Sons of Liberty
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Leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
400
He ruled England and the 13 colonies
King George III
400

What is the name of the group of black colonists and soldiers who fought in the Revolution?

The Black Regiments

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What battle marked the end of the war?
Yorktown
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Colonists dressed as Indians and threw tea in the harbor. They did this to show they were against the Tea Act in 1773.
The Boston Tea Party
400
Warned colonists British were coming
Paul Revere
500
Who secretly changed sides and became a British general?
Benedict Arnold
500

Who is famous for his big signature on the bottom of the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

500
The French joined the war against Britain after which battle?
Saratoga
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Phrase the colonists used to show they should not be taxed unless they had a say in Parliament.

"No taxation without representation"

500

Orator who gave a famous speech and said "Give me liberty, or give me death"?

Patrick Henry