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35 Cards in this Set
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When did the Crown first send soldiers to America?
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1676
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When the Crown first sent soldiers to America, what was it for?
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To supress a rebellion in Virginia.
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Which war did the Crown committ large numbers of troops to America?
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The French and Indian War.
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When did Washington first enter an army?
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1754
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What two things about the intercolonial wars after 1690 greatly increased American indignation towards the Crown?
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That London was repeatedly dragging the colonists into wars that were of no interest, and that London repeatedly ignored colonial interests during peace talks.
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What act at the end of King George's War signified that London was ignoring colonial interests during peace talks?
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The return of Louisbourg to France in order to regain territory in present Belgium.
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What was the decisive engagement in the American theater of the Seven Year's War?
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The campaign for Quebec in the summer of 1759.
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What did Britain decide to do after the F&I War that greatly enhanced their need for revenue?
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They decided to keep several troops (8,500) in newly won Canada and the trans-Appalachian West.
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What arguement did Isaac Barre' make in London following the Stamp Act?
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That Americans didn't owe Britain because they had created and sustained their settlements without the least help from London. Without the colonial success in the prior colonial wars, Britain never could have subdued France.
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What arguement did Franklin make that supplemented Barre's?
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That a British army wasn't needed in the newly won territory. Americans had a long history of defending themselves with no help.
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When did Britain first order a regiment to Boston?
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1768.
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When did Frederick North, Lord North first head the British ministry?
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1770
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What were the twin objectives of the Lexington & Concord campaign?
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First, to sieze John Hancock and Samual Adams in Lexington. Second, to destroy a rebel arsenal in Concord.
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What was Gage's plan with the L&C initiative?
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First, to set troops in motion before midnight on April 18th. Second, complete operation in Concord by 8:00 a.m. Third, be back in Boston by noon.
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How many men were sent for the L&C initiative?
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approximately 900.
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Who commanded the British regulars in the L&C initiative?
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Lt. Colonel Francis Smith.
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What problem delayed the British at the start of the L&C initiative?
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There were too few boats to transport them across the Charles River.
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What time did the British finish crossing the Charles River?
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2:00 a.m. April 19th.
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What time did the regulars reach Lexington?
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4:30 a.m.
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What part of the regulars first reached Lexington? Who led them?
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An advance party of 238 men led by Major John Pitcairn.
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How many Continentals were in the Lexington engagement? Who led them?
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60 men led by Captain John Parker.
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Who fired the first shot at Lexington?
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noone knows.
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What were the American losses at Lexington?
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eight dead, nine wounded.
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What were the British losses at Lexington?
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zero dead, one injured.
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What did Smith do before leaving Lexington for Concord?
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He sent Gage a request for reinforcements.
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What time did the regulars leave Lexington for Concord?
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around 9:00 a.m.
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What river did the North Bridge cross?
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Concord River.
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Who commanded the american militia at Concord?
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Colonel James Barrett.
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What prompted the militia at Concord to face the British? What time was this?
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They saw smoke coming from the town. It was at approximately 11:00 a.m.
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What time did the British start marching back to Boston?
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Approximately noon
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What road did the British march down to get back to Boston?
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Concord Road, or Battle Road as it is known as today.
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When did the regulars get reinforcements in the L&C initiative? Who led them?
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On their way back to Boston at Lexington. They were led by Lord Hugh Percy.
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Who commanded the Lexington rebels when the British reached Lexington on their way back to Boston?
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General William Heath.
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What were the American losses from the L&C initiative?
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94 dead, wounded, or missing.
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What were the British losses from the L&C initiative?
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65 dead. 207 wounded or missing.
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