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17 Cards in this Set
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Which act placed a tax on items like newspapers and legal documents?
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The Stamp Act
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Groups of citizens who were trained to fight in emergencies
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militia
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Who supported the cause of the American Revolution?
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Patriot
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Who became a hero at the Battle of Monmouth for carrying water to soldiers?
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Molly Pitcher
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Who was NJ's first governor?
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William Livingston
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In which war did France and Britain claim land west of the Appalachians?
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French and Indian War
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Which war began in 1775 when British soldiers fought with members of the local militia?
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American Revolution
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the document that stated, "All men...are created equal"
What was the name of that document? |
Declaration of Independence
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Which river did Washington and his troops cross to surprise the Hessians in Trenton?
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Delaware River
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Which battles marked the start of the American Revolution?
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Lexington and Concord
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What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
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France and Britain both claimed land in North America. Much of that land was west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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What was the cause of the American Revolution?
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Colonists wanted independence from Great Britain. They were upset that they were being taxes without representation.
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What was the outcome of the American Revolution?
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The colonists won independence from Great Britain.
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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
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Great Britain won and put an end to France's power in North America. They got the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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List 3 ways to explain how NJ suffered from the American Revolution.
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1. NJ was divided. Patrtiots and Loyalists argued.
2. Loyalists and Patriots burned down each other's farms and crops. 3. Many battles were fought there (1/3) 4. Families were separated. 5. Loved ones were killed... both citizens and soldiers. |
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Fact or Opinion?
George Washington was a brave leader. |
Opinion
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Fact or Opinion?
Many battles took place in NJ. |
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