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He was the leader of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
First battle of the American Revolution
What was the Battle of Lexinton (and Concord)?
This was a tax on sweets
What is the Sugar tax
Citizen soldiers were also called this
What are minutemen?
This law forbid settlers from going west of the Appalachian Mountains
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
He led the Sons of Liberty in the Boston Tea Party
Who was Sam Adams?
This battle was the Turning point of the was
What is the Battle of Saratoga in New York state
This was a tax on newpapers, deeds, and other items
What was the Stamp Act
This document said that all men are created equal, and endowed with certain rightrs
What is the Declaration of Independence?
He warned the colonistst that the "British are coming!"
Who was Paul Revere?
This battle occurred the day after Christmas
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This was a tax on paint, glass, lead and other items
What was the Townshend Acts?
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Two bonus points for the correct date
At the beginning of the war, some people stayed neutral. What are the other two groups of people?
Who are th patriots and the loyalists (or tories)?
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
After this key battle, the French agreed to become an ally to the colonists.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
This was a law that forced Americans to house British soldiers
What was the Intolerable Acts
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What was the Quartering Act
The Battle of Saratoga was fought in this state
What is New York State
This was a request of the King (KIng George III) to ask for peace after the first battle of the war, and he rejected it
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
Author of the pamphlet called "Common Sense"
Who was Thomas Paine?
This battle was fought near Breeds Hill near Boston
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This agreement ended the French and Indian War
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Two bonus points for the correct date
The final battle was fought near the Chesapeake Bay in this state
What is Virginia?
These were German mercenaries who paid to fight for the British.
Who are the Hessians?