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100
What act allowed British soldiers to stay at any house they wanted in the colonies and not pay?
The Quartering Act.
100
What were the two first battles in the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
100
Which document organized America's new government?
The Constitution
100
Who helped thirsty patriot soldiers and then took her wounded husband's place during the Battle of Monmouth?
Molly Pitcher
100
In what year did the war start, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
1775.
200
What was the name for all of the acts after the Boston Tea party, the British name and the American name?
The British name was the Coercive Acts, made up by King George, and the American name was the Intolerable Acts, made up by the colonists.
200
What battle in NJ was successful for the patriots because of George Washington's sneak attack strategy?
The Battle of Trenton.
200
Which document was supposed to persuade King George III to give the colonies freedom, although it did not work?
Declaration of Independence
200
What important statesman from Boston was a Founding Father of the US and helped organize the Boston Tea Party during the American Revolution?
Samuel Adams
200
What year was the Boston Massacre, which killed or injured many innocent British soldiers?
1770.
300
Which act made all legal documents more expensive?
The Stamp Act
300
What document was an amendment to the Constitution stating additional basic rights for people?
The Bill of Rights
300
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were victorious for the Patriots because of the help of which colonist?
Paul Revere
300
In what year did the famous crossing of George Washington standing in a boat on the Delaware River happen?
1776.
400
Which act increased smuggling the most?
The Molasses Act
400
Which Founding Father, who was also an inventor and politician, negotiated the Treaty of Paris which ended the 7 Years War?
Benjamin Franklin
400
In what year was the American Constitution adopted, and freedom was given to the new country?
1787.
500
Which act gave British Parliament the right to make decisions for the colonies without representation?
The Declaratory Act
500
Which battle was sealed the victory for the Patriots against the British during the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga.
500
What document was created to "abolish inadequate government?"
The Declaration of Man
500
Who was the first statesman to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
500
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783