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French and Indian War
British Acts
Patriots
Revolutionary War
Constitution
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What was the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian was a war between France and Great Britain over the Ohio River Valley territory.
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What was the Stamp Act?
Great Britain put a tax on items such as paper goods that were made in the colonies.
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What did Thomas Paine do to help in the American Revolution?
Thomas Paine wrote a book called Common Sense. This book explained why the people should rule themselves instead of being ruled by a king. This book persuaded many people to side with the patriots.
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What date did America win its independence?
America won independence on July 4th.
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What is the constitution?
A series of documents about the rights of american citizens and federal laws.
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In the French and Indian War, who did the American Indians fight with?
The American Indians fought with France.
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What was the Quartering Act?
Colonists had to provide transportation, feed and house British soldiers.
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What did Samuel Adams do to help start rebellion in the colonies?
Samuel Adams helped to lead the Boston Tea Party.
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Name at least 2 of the disadvantages of the British army.
1)Great Britain had to ship supplies and soldiers over from England. 2)They did not know the land as well as the patriots.
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How many amendments were there in the bill of rights?
There were 10 amendments.
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What was the Proclamation of 1763?
The Proclamation of 1763 was a law that Great Britain made to stop attacks on colonists. The law made it illegal for colonists to move west past the Appalachian mountains.
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What was the Tea Act?
The Tea Act allowed one company to sell tea at a lower price.
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What did Paul Revere yell as he rode through Lexington?
He yelled"The British are coming, The British are coming!"
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What motivated the continental army to fight?
The soldiers believed that they were fighting for there rights and to make a better future for their families.
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Fill in the bank: The men that wrote the constitution wanted a strong and long lasting government so they developed a system of________?
Checks and Balance.
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What Canadian city did Great Britain capture that helped them to win the war?
The city of Quebec.
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What was the Townsend Acts? ( Both answers are required)
1. Great Britain put a tax on glass and paint. 2. The king issued Writs of Assistance to allow the British to search for smuggling without evidence.
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Who was George Washington's Aid during the war?
Alexander Hamilton.
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What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The first battle of the American Revolution was the battles of Lexington and Concord.
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How many articles are there in the constitution?
There are 7 articles.
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How long did the French and Indian war last?
The War lasted for 10 years.
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What was the Intolerable Acts? (All 3 answers required)
1. New laws because of the Boston Tea Party 2. Boston harbor was closed until colonists could pay for the lost tea 3. New Quatering Act
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What did Benjamin Franklin do that helped the people in the colonies?
He helped to convince the government to repeal the Stamp Act.
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What was one of the war strategies that the patriots used?
The patriots would shoot at night and they would run away after shooting.
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How many days did it take to finish writing the constitution?
It took 166 days.