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What is the First Continental Congress

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What is the First Continental Congress

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When delegates from all the colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England

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The Proclamation of 1763 said the colonist

could not

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Buy land, hunt, or explore west of the Appalachian

Mountains

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When King George issues the

Proclamation of 1763 it did what to

the colonist

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The Proclamation of 1763 made the colonists furious

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List the names of the countries and groups that fought in the French and

Indian War

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France, England, & American Indians

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What are the sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction (unhappy) (Things done to the

Colonists by the King)

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-Colonies had no representation in Parliament-colonists forced to pay taxes and obey acts.-King issues Proclamation of 1763-colonial governors enforced the laws&they were resented for it

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What were some causes of the French and

Indian War

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-Britain's desire to remain a world power-The colonists wanted

to expand into the Ohio River Valley, which was claimed by the French

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What were some effects of the French and

Indian War

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-England gains control of all the land east of the Mississippi

River-England imposed taxes to raise

revenue necessary to pay the cost of the French and Indian

War.

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What is a Proprietor?

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-A person who owns a large tract (a piece) of land

and acts as a governor of the

area.

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The treaty to end the Revolutionary war

was signed where?

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Paris(Treaty of Paris)

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What is the Battle of

Yorktown?

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This victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War

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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris

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England recognized American independence in this treaty.

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Who was King George III?

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British king during the

Revolutionary era

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Who was Lord

Cornwallis?

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British general who surrendered at Yorktown

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Who was John Adams?

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A champion of the cause of

independence & will become our 2nd President

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Who was George

Washington?

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Commander of the Continental Army and will

become the 1st President.

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Who was Thomas

Jefferson?

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Main author of the Declaration of Independence & will become the

3rd President

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Who was Patrick Henry?

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He was a Patriot and he gave the speech which contained the famous line "give me

liberty or give me death!"

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Who was Benjamin Franklin?

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He was a prominent member of the

Continental Congress & helped

write the Declaration of Independence

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Who was Thomas Paine?

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He was a journalist and the author of

Common Sense

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Who was Phillis Wheatley?

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She was a former slave who wrote poems and plays

supporting independence

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Who was Paul Revere?

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He made the daring ride to warn the

colonists by yelling "The British are

coming!"

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What was the importance of the

Battles of Lexington and Concord?

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The site of the first armed

conflict of the Revolutionary

War

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What was the Boston

Massacre?

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Colonists in Boston were

shot after taunting British

soldiers

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What was the Boston Tea

Party?

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Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led

patriots in throwing tea into Boston

Harbor to protest tea taxes

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What was the Battle of

Saratoga?

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This American victory was the turning point in

the war.

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What is the Declaration of

Independence?

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It was signed on July 4, 1776 – The

document declared that the colonies

wanted independence from Britain.

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What are the 3 “unalienable rights”

stated in the Declaration of

Independence?

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-life -liberty-pursuit of happiness

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What ideas about government are expressed in the

Declaration of Independence?

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-people establish gov’t to protect rights-gov’t derives its power from the people-people have a right and obligation to change a gov’t that violates their rights

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What are the order of the key events of the American Revolution?

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-Boston Massacre-Boston Tea Party-1st Continental Congress-Battle of Lexington & Concord-Approval of the Declaration of Independence-Battle of Saratoga-Surrender at Yorktown-Signing of the Treaty of Paris

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What advantages helped the American colonists win the American Revolution?

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-colonists’ were defending their own land, principles, & beliefs-help from France & Spain-strong leadership & determination