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War that began the tension between the British and the American colonies
What is the French & Indian War?
The event the Sons of Liberty organized to protest the tax on colonial tea.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
The Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
First official battle of the war, took place outside of Boston.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The harsh winter camp where the American army almost died off completely from disease
What is Valley Forge, PA?
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The law that allowed British soldiers to stay in colonial homes.
What is the Quartering Act?
The most upsetting part of the Intolerable Acts for most colonists.
What is the closing of Boston Harbor?
The leader of the Sons of Liberty in Boston.
Where did the "turning point" battle take place?
What is Saratoga, NY?
Published for all the colonies to read on July 4, 1776
What is the Declaration of Independence?
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The items taxed under the Stamp Act.
What is legal documents, printed papers, playing cards?
The number of colonists that were killed in the Boston Massacre.
What is five?
Member of the Sons of Liberty who went on a famous "midnight ride".
Who is Paul Revere?
The major city was won by the British in 1776, giving them a strong Northern base?
What is NYC?
Treaty signed in 1783 that ended the war
What is the Treaty of Paris?
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The law that outlawed further movement West of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
The location of the "Shot Heard Around the World".
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The final battle of the war took place here.
What is Yorktown, VA?
The Americans were able to take this city with no shots fired
What is the Siege of Boston?
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The name of the event where they came up with the "no taxation without representation" slogan.
What is the Stamp Act Congress?
The name of the event where the delegates decided to start stockpiling weapons.
What is the First Continental Congress?
Author of "Common Sense".
Who is Thomas Paine?
The battle won by Washington using a sneak attack on the Hessians.
The special day did Washington crossed the Delaware on
What is Christmas?
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