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Events of the War
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to refuse to buy products as a form of protest

What is to boycott?

100
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North American. In Europe, it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting began in North America, it was called what?
What is the French and Indian War?
100
the laws passed by Britain that taxed printed documents
What is The Stamp Act?
100

The nickname given to the militia in Boston who promised to be ready very quickly.

What is the Minutemen?

100
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200

to undo a law

What is repeal?

200
the first battles of the American Revolution
What are Lexington and Concord?
200
A protest in which they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against unfair taxes.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This country helped the Americans fight against the British.
What is France?
200
She was part of the Culper Spy ring and tried to help the American by sending messages in a unique way.
Who is Anna Strong?
300
a group of of people that support the British
Who are Loyalists?
300
This battle was the turning point of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
300
Some colonists believed that they should not be taxed unless they are represented in Parliament. This was their motto.
What is "No taxation without representation!"?
300
With aid from the French fleet and French army troops, Washington was able to win this final battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
man who was bitter about not being promoted in the Continental Army and became a traitor
Who is Benedict Arnold?
400

a symbolic gesture of peace

What is an olive branch?

400
this battle was the end of the American Revolution
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
400

Name of the document written by Thomas Paine to rally the colonists to war.

What is Common Sense?

400
To have freedom to practice their own religion, to start a new life and so they could govern themselves.
What are the reasons why people came to this new world?
400

Name given to the women who carried water to the soldiers on the battlefield.

What is Molly Pitcher?

500

to rise in rebellion

What is revolt?

500
This was the first major battle fought in NY.
What is Battle of Long Island?
500

The fort where Henry Knox retrieved cannons for George Washington's troops.

What is Fort Ticonderoga?

500

The formation of the Continental Army and the Declaration of Independence were both decided by this group.

What is the Second Continental Congress?

500
He is responsible for helping set up the U.S. Navy and Marines. He also served as George Washington's vice president and later became the second president.
Who is John Adams?