French/Indian War
Britain had to tax the colonies because....?
War debt
How many Grievances were listed in the DoI?
27
The Battle where we convinced the French to join in our war efforts
Saratoga
What is the name for the hired professional German soldiers who fought for the British?
Hessians
Tax put on paper products like playing cards, licenses, and other public documents...was the..?
stamp Act
What country controlled Florida after the F/I War.
British
how many delegates signed the decl of independence
56
Battle that ended the Rev war by forcing the British General to Surrender.
Yorktown
someone who supported the British king and government is called a
loyalist
After the British repelled the Stamp Act, what Act did the British come up with next?
Declaratory Act
What was the main cause of this war?
France and Great Britain each claimed control over areas of land between the Miss. R. and App. mnts.
-control waterways
-control trade with the natives
what are the unalienable rights that every person should have.
life
liberty
and the pursuit of happiness
Battle that was considered a "morale" victory even though The American side lost. Gave hope for winning the war.
Bunker hill
Daily Double
In what battle did Washington cross the Delaware in December for a win for the Continental Army.
this is an iconic battle in US History
battle of trenton
The Proclamation of 1763 was in response to what "war"?
Pontiac's War.
George Washington was a leader for what side during the F/I War?
British
who wrote the decl. of indep. (mostly)
thomas jefferson
Where the Continental Army camped out during a harsh winter with very little food, clothing, and other supplies.
Valley Forge
who made the painting of the Boston Massacre making the British look like they are just shooting innocent Colonist as a piece of propaganda.
the Townshend Acts forced the British to use what...to stop smuggling of taxed items.
Writs of assistance
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris 1763
what section of the decl. of indep. do they talk about being independent
Section 1, 2, 3, or 4.
4
Battle, not between the British and American Armies, but between a group of Patriots and Loyalists. The Patriots won.
Kings Mountain
this was the last effort to avoid going to war with the British. Asking for peace and for the King to work with them.
Olive Branch Petition
The _____ _____ were a series of laws passed by Congress to punish the colonist for the Boston tea party.
Coercive Acts