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The War for Independence
Misc.
100
The war that served as a prelude to the American Revolution. It was because of British War debts from this conflict that they raised taxes on the Colonies.
What is the French and Indian War.
100
A Statement that was adopted by the 13 colonies which states that they were now independent states and not part of the British Empire.
What is The Declaration of Independence.
100
Phrase that was used by colonists to display their disdain with Great Britain in regards to their taxes. (It is also used for Wash. D.C. today)
What is "No Taxation without Representation"
200
This Act by the British put duties on certain goods such as sugar, textiles and coffee.
What is the Sugar Act of 1764
200
The Congress that signed the Declaration of Independence
What is the Second Continental Congress.
200
He is the person who said "Give me Liberty of give me death."
Who is Patrick Henry.
300
This act was passed by Parliament and was the first attempt to directly tax the Colonies. For the first time in the colonies history they had to pay taxes directly to England instead of to their legislatures.
What is The Stamp Act of 1765
300
The Revolutionary War essentially started at these battles
What are the battles of Lexington and Concord.
300
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is King George III
400
This act was passed to ensure that British Regulars were ensured good housing and provisions and was a new version from the 1765 act before it.
What is The quartering act of 1774.
400
in 1781 this was the last major land battle of the war. George Washington lead the American Army alongside French forces to defeat the British at this battle which eventually sparked the British to negotiate an end to the conflict
What is the battle of Yorktown.
400
Besides Patriots and Americans This word was also used to coin colonists who supported the American Revolution.
Who are Whigs
500
This Act lead to people dressed up as Indians to dump crates of tea in the Boston Harbor which is known as the Boston Tea Party.
What is The Tea act of 1773
500
This Treaty which was signed by the British in 1783 formally ended the American Revolution with Great Britain and the 13 colonies were truly sovereign.
What is The Treaty of Paris.
500
Loyalists or colonists who supported the British in opposing the Revolution were also referred to as this.
Who are Torries.