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24 Cards in this Set
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what were the date of the seven years war
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1756-1763
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the greediest colony
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VA
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what american sailor said the quote i have not yet begun
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john paul jones
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who shipped the american army into shape
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baron von steubon
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what happen at valley forge
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freezing temperatures and army almost fell but GW saved them
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what city controlled the st Lawrence river and when was it captured
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louisburg in 1758
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what was the name of the rebellion of the indians when they attacked after the war ended
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Pontiac's rebellion
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who led an uprising in PA and murdered 20 indians in revenge
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paxton boys
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greatest form of communication
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newspaper
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what was the boston port act
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boston harbor closed until tea is paid for
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who's victory was:
lexington concord |
british
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what petition was sent to king george III and pledges loyalty to the crown
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olive branch petition
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what was GW made
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commander in chief
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who capture fort Ticonderoga
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ethan allen and the green mountain boys
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what is found at Ticonderoga and who takes it where
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artillery is found and taken to boston by henry knox
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what is a militia force
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putting guns in the hands of anyone
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why does the french help
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revenge on british for 7 yrs war
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what does saratoga do for france
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commit to a world war
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what native american led the major invasion of east PA in 1778
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joseph brant
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what rumor do the british hear about the south after saratoga
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large Amt of loyalist
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what is the only american defeat in the south and what general
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camden, sc
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due to what colonies land claims causes the articles to not take effect for three years
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maryland
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what three countries help the colonies in the war
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spain, dutch, french
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what are whigs
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supported the upper-class, opposite of tories
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