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100
Disagreed with the colonists over how to govern the colonies
What is Parliament?
100
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100

Location of the British surrender that resulted in the last major military battle? 

What is Yorktown

100
people who do not take sides
What is neutral?
100
Spied on the British at the Battle of Yorktown
Who is James Armistead Lafayette?
200
Parliament believed it had this right
What is tax the colonies?
200
Inspired patriots with speeches
Who is Patrick Henry?
200

What officially ended the American Revolution. 

signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

200
people who served in the Continental Army and fought for Independence
Who are patriots?
200
Fought on both sides for a chance at freedom
Who are enslaved African Americans?
300
Document that states all people are created equal and authority to govern belongs to the people
What is The Declaration of Independence?
300
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
300

What is the meeting called in which delegates talked about solutions to their problems with Great Britain? 

First Continental Congress

300
People who sided with Great Britain during the war
Who are loyalists?
300

Who took on more responsibilities during the war? 

Women

400
Date the Declaration of Independence was signed (month, day, year)
What is July 4th, 1776?
400
Enslaved African American who fought for the Continental Army and won his freedom
Who is James (Armistead) Lafayette?
400

Why did the capital move to Richmond? 

More central location, increased distance from sea and attack by the British. 

400

Which war did America gain its independence from England?

American Revolution

400

Who is a French Nobleman who volunteered to fight for the Continental Army? 

Marquis de Lafayette

500
According to the Declaration of Independence, people have the right to these three things
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
500
Leader of the British Army who surrendered at Yorktown
Who is Lord Cornwallis?
500
Attacked the British by sea at the Battle of Yorktown
Who is the French Navy?
500
the British government
What is Parliament?
500

Who is the general of the British army?

Lord Cornwallis