What was the outcome of the battle at bunker hill and why?
The British won simply because the Patriots ran out of ammo.
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What was Common Sense and who was it written by?
An essay that stated why the colonies should be independent from Britain and was written by Thomas Paine.
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What advantages did the Patriots have.
They had great leadership and were familiar with the terrain.
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What was a loyalist?
Citizens who were loyal to the Crown.
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What were the intolerable acts?
The acts shutdown Boston Harbor, placed Boston under Martial Law, and has to do with the Quartering Act which allowed British troops to live in homes, and other buildings.
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What was the outcome of the battle at Philadelphia?
The British won.
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What was the Treaty of Paris?
A document that ends the War and recognized American independence.
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What were someproblems did the British troops face?
-unfamiliar with terrain, weak military leaders, and sympathy of British politicians for the American cause.
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What was a Patriot?
A colonist who volunteered to fight for freedom of the colonies.
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What was the townshend act?
An indirect tax on imported materials.
For example, many household items were taxed.
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Why were the Colonists victorious at Trenton.
The colonists had the element of surprise and the enemy were drunk.
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What was the American Crisis Speech?
A very inspirational speech given at Valley Forge by George Washington.
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What was a Hessian?
A German mercenary.
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What was Declaratory Act?
The act said Parliament had the right to make laws for the colonies.
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What was the major change that happened because of the outcome at Saratoga?
Britain's war strategy changed dramatically.
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Why was the Boston Tea Party a center for colonial propaganda?
5 colonists were killed and many colonists were angry about it.
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What was tho live Branch petition?
It was a letter sent to King George that said colonists were justified in defending their rights, and did not want the battles to be repeated.
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What was the Tea Act?
An act that granted the East India Tea Company the right to sell tea without the added tax.