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June 17,1775
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill
100
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the major author of the Federalist papers?
100
Enlightenment
European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism.
100
Quartering Act
A cost-savings measure requiring the colonies to quarter, or house, British soldiers and provide them with supplies.
100
French and Indian War
What was the Seven Years war?
200
Saratoga
Where was the "Shot heard around the world"?
200
Thomas Paine
Who was the author of "Common Sense"?
200
Salutary Neglect
British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England.
200
Sugar Act
Tax on sugar, molasses, and other products.
200
Boston Massacre
What was the fight called where a Patriot mob got into argument with some British?
300
Yorktown
Where did Cornwallis surrender?
300
Molly Pitcher
Who carried water to troops?
300
Albany Plan
Proposal to create a unified government for the 13th colonies suggested by Ben Franklin.
300
Stamp Act
What required all legal and commercial documents to carry an official stamp showing a tax had been paid?
300
Valley Forge
What was the camp in southeastern Pennsylvania where the American Continental Army spent the winter.
400
January 17,1781
When did The Battle Of Cowpens occur?
400
George Washington
Who was the Commander in chief of the Continental Army?
400
Sons of liberty
Secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists and fight taxation by the British government.
400
Townshend Acts
Taxes on glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea.
400
Paul Revere
Who was the silversmith who rode through the countryside to warn the American colonists that the British were coming?
500
Massachusetts was the location of this battle
Lexington and Concord
500
Patrick Henry
Who said this "Give me liberty or give me death"?
500
Declaration of Independence
Founding documents of the American political tradition fundamental ideas.
500
Intolerable Acts
What laws passed by Parliament punish the Massachusetts colony and serve as a warning to other colonies?
500
First Continental Congress
Who met in Philadelphia in September of 1774