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100

This famous traitor fought alongside Richard Montgomery in Quebec, before fighting for the British. 

Who is Benedict Arnold?

100

Ben Franklin used this phrase in a political cartoon to gather support for the French and Indian War. 

What is "Join, or Die"?

100

This treaty formally recognized the United States as and independent country. 

What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

100

The Shot Hear Round the World happened at these towns. 

What are Lexington and Concord?

100

This phrase was the rallying cry for the Patriots who wanted independence.

What is "No Taxation Without Representation"?

200

This was what the Native Americans got from the Treaty of 1763 following the French and Indian War. 

What is nothing?

200

Paul Revere coined this term after a group of British redcoats fired at protesting colonists. 

What is the "Boston Massacre"?

200

What were the three sections of the Declaration of Independence?

What are Natural Rights, List of Grievances, and Dissolving the Bonds?

200

This was the first major battle of the American Revolution. 

What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?

200

This fort was constructed by George Washington's men during the French and Indian War.

What is Fort Necessity?

300

These were some of the biggest advantages for the British. (At least three)

Multiple Acceptable Answers

Largest Navy in the World, Better Economy, Blockade, Better Trained Army, etc. 

300

Produced at the Second Continental Congress, this was the first edition of the Declaration of Independence.

What is the Virginia Resolution?

300

Authored by Thomas Paine, this document ridiculed rule by kings. 

What is Common Sense?

300

This was considered the most dire (hopeless) situation of the American Revolution.

What is Valley Forge?

300

This European revolution was inspired by the American Revolution.

What is the French Revolution?

400

The British passed this law, which prohibited the colonists from moving across the Appalachian Mountains. 

What is the Proclamation of 1763?

400

This act required colonists to house British soldiers.

What is the Quartering Act?

400

The Treaty of Paris (1763) was signed after which war?

What is the French and Indian War?
400

Charles Cornwallis mistakenly retreated into Virginia, resulting in this battle. 

What is the Battle of Yorktown?

400

This priest called for independence in Mexico, eventually being executed a year later. 

Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo?

500

This British General led the invasion of New York City. 

Who is William Howe?

500
These acts passed in response to the Boston Tea Party, included closing Boston Harbor and the Quartering Act of 1785)

What are the Intolerable Acts?

500

This treaty recognized Mexico as an independent country. 

What is the Treaty of Córdoba?

500

This battle was considered a major turning point in the war. 

What is the Battle of Saratoga?

500

This act, passed by Britain, eventually led to Canada's independence. 

What is the Statue of Westminster?