Who was the new king of Britain that was crowned in 1760?
King George III
100
How many people were living in the colonies by 1750?
A million people
100
Why did British General Gage decide to attack the village of Concord in 1775?
A spy informed General Gage that the colonists were hiding a large supply of gunpowder and weapons in Concord.
100
What was the most number of troops General Washington had at one place and time?
20,000 troops
200
Maryland was part of the ______ colonial region.
Middle
200
The Proclamation of 1763 ordered colonists to stay ______ of the Appalachian Mountains.
East
200
How old was George Washington when he was chosen to head the Virginia militia?
22 years old
200
Who were the two colonists who galloped through the woods warning that "the British were coming!"
Paul Revere and William Dawes
200
What was one of the problems that Washington had with teh soldiers?
Just when they were learning to fight, they would pick up their muskets and go home to tend to their farms and families
300
In this region, people built their economy on small farms, lumbering, fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.
The New England Colonies
300
Which law required colonists to buy a stamp for every piece of paper that they used, including newspapers, wills, licenses, and even playing cards?
The Stamp Act
300
Why was the conflict between France and Britain called the French and Indian War?
Because many Native Americans fought with France during the conflict
300
Who was the militia captain who ordered the march against the British forces at Concord?
Captain Isaac Davis
300
What three things were scarce in the Continental Army?
Guns, gunpowder, and food
400
Most of the colonies' governments were self- ______________, where colonists elected members of the community to an assembly
governing
400
Which law, passed in 1765, ordered colonial assemblies to provide British troops with quarters, or housing, along with other necessities such as candles, bedding, cooking utensils, salt, vinegar, beer, and cider?
The Quartering Act
400
How long did the French and Indian War last?
7 years
400
During the Battle of Bunker Hill, Israel Putnam ordered Continental soldiers not to fire until_________________."
"you see the whites of their eyes!"
400
Which other country provided aid to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
France
500
Who were the only people allowed to vote in the assemblies?
Free, white, land-owning men
500
Which acts, passed by Charles Townshend, placed a tax on certain goods the colonies imported from Britain, such as glass, paint, paper, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
500
How was the march into the Ohio valley a disaster for the British troops?
The troops’ bright red uniforms made them perfect targets for French sharpshooters and their Indian allies.
500
Learning that the continental army only had 36 barrels of gunpowder, Washington sent this Boston bookseller to Fort Ticonderoga to round up big guns and artillery. Who was he?
Henry Knox
500
What was one of the problems facing Britain during the War?
1- the distance between America and Britain
2- difficulty convincing the British people that defeating the rebels was vital to Britain’s future
3- poor leadership