Major Battles
first battle for General Washington and his only surrender in his career; started the French-Indian War
Battle of Fort Necessity
this was a tax placed a highly valuable drink in the colonies
Tea Act
general during French and Indian War; first battle was at Fort Necessity; first President of the United States
George Washington
written in 1215; 1st rights listed to the people; this document influenced the Founding Fathers
Magna Carta
This state is where the Boston Massacre happened in 1770
Massachusetts
the shot heard around the world; beginning of American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
this tax was a "sweet" tax placed on the colonists; it brightens up any person's day
Sugar Act
"give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
pilgrims settled on this rock and settlement in 1619 and 1620
Plymouth Rock or Jamestown
George Washington's home state
Virginia
British assaulted this French fort leading the French and the natives to retreat; British burnt the fort to the ground; in present-day Pittsburgh
Battle of Fort Duquesne
this was a tax placed on all printed material in the colonies
Stamp Act
writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
what year did Columbus discover the new world
1492
Declaration of Independence was signed in this state; Independence Hall
Pennsylvania
most pivotal battle in the French and Indian War; this lead to the fall of Quebec
Siege of Louisbourg
the most highly hated "taxes" in the colonies; placed on all goods that were imported into the colonies; lead to more British troops coming to the colonies
Townshend Acts
founder of the Sons of Liberty; amazing brewer as well
Samuel Adams
English occupied land; settlers disappeared and never seen again
Roanoke Colony
The largest port was located in this state during the French and Indian War and American Revolution
New York
British general, Amherst, bombarded this fort from upper grounds; named after a famous pencil company
Fort Ticonderoga
this tax involves the Third Amendment of the US Constitution
Quartering Act
wanted the British to know and see his signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
squash, corn, and beans were known as this
three sisters
Ohio