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100
General George Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777 at this place.
What is Valley Forge?
100
This forced colonists to provide housing, food, and supplies to British soldiers staying in Boston.
What is The Quartering Act?
100
This document ended the Revolutionary War.
What is Treat of Paris?
100
These people helped the war effort by sewing fabric, tending farms, and making substitutes for tea.
Who were the Daughters of Liberty?
200
The first shot of the Revolutionary War is referred to as "the shot heard 'round the world."
What is Lexington?
200
This placed a tax on many good coming to the colonies. It was the first tax placed by the colonists.
What is The Sugar Act?
200
This document stated that the colonies were free from British rule.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
200
They decided to form an army and fight for independence.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
300
General Cornwallis surrendered at this battle.
What is The Battle of Yorktown?
300
This tax was placed on all paper goods.
What is The Stamp Act?
300
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet to encourage colonists to unite.
What is Common Sense?
400
This battle was considered the "turning point" of the war.
What is Saratoga?
400
This placed taxes on items such as lead, paint, glass, and tea.
What is The Townshend Act?
400
This document stopped all colonists from moving and expanding west.
What is The Proclamation of 1763?
500
General Washington crossed the Delaware River and surprised the Hessian soldiers hired by the British.
What is Trenton?
500
The British East India Company was allowed to sell tea in the colonies for a low price but the tax was very high.
What is Tea Tax?
500
A letter sent to King George III asking for peace.
What is The Olive Branch Petition?