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George Washington
Who led the constinental army?
100
Any goods that were imported/exported were taxed
What happened during the Townshed acts?
100
France wanted revenge on Britain and Spain was an ally
Why did France and Spain decide to enter the war?
100
Army of the colonies led by George Washington to fight the British
Continental Army
100
Independence from British rule to become the U.S
What did the 13 American colonies fight for?
200
King George III
Who was Britains king during the war?
200
May 29th 1965
When did Patrick Henry give his "If this be treason' speech?
200
Patriots and Loyalists
Who fought at the battle of Moores Creek?
200
agreement signed by British and American leaders claiming that America was an independent country
Treaty of Paris
200
Colonist didnt want to be taxed on paper
Why was the stamp act protested?
300
Patrick Henry
Who said the famous quote: "Give me liberty or give me death!"
300
Eventually tea was brought down in tax
What was the outcome when the colonist didnt buy tea
300
September-October 1777
When was the battle of saratoga?
300
song made to mock patriots
Yankee Doodle
300
England wanted world power and England imposed too many taxes.
Why did the revolutionary war start?
400
John and Samuel Adams
Who were the 2 important cousins?
400
The second continental congress
Who met in Philidelphia in 1774
400
This was the site of the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War
Why was the battle of Lexington and Concord important?
400
Colonist who wanted independence and fought in the revolutionary war
Patriots
400
The treaty of peace was signed in Britain
How did the war come to an end?
500
An American Politician, soldier, and a Entreprenuer
Who was John Hancock?
500
The Boston Massacre
What massacre happened on March 5th 1770
500
The Boston Massacre was when colonist were shot after taunting British soldiers.
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
500
Site where George Washingtons army spent a harsh winter.
Valley Forge
500
Tea was taxed too high
Why did colonist refuse to buy tea?