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42 Cards in this Set
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Who surrendered to the colonies at Yorktown?
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Lord Cornwallis.
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As Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration Of Independence: People have certain ___________ rights which include the right to ____________, ____________, and the ______________ of _________________.
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Unalienable, life, liberty, pursuit, happiness.
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Who was the patriot who was known for his speech "Give me liberty or give me death!"
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Patrick Henry.
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What did England impose strict control over?
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Trade
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After what war did england tax the colonies?
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The French and Indian War
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What did colonists trade england for raw materials?
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Various goods
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Who enforced the laws that were made by the colonial legislatures?
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Colonial governors.
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List the 5 reasons the colonists were dissatisfied with Britain’s rule?
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A. No representation in parliament
B. Opposed power of the colonial governors C. King was far away D. Opposed taxes: i.e. Stamp Act E. Proclamation of 1763 |
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The ___________ declared independence from Britain.
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Colonists.
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The Key Philosophies of the Declaration of Independence are: (List 4)
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People have certain unalienable rights
Government gets its power from the people Government protects peoples’ rights People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates those rights |
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Who was the British King during the Revolutionary War?
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King George III
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Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
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George Washington
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Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Who was a former slave, an African American poet, and supporter of American Independence?
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Phillis Wheatley
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What is Patrick Henry’s most famous saying?
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"Give me liberty or give me death!"
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Who was the author of Common Sense?
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Thomas Paine
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Who was a Patriot that made a daring ride to warn the colonists the British were coming?
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Paul Revere
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Which colony did not attend the 1st Continental Congress?
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Georgia
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What important event occurred on July 4, 1776?
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Approval of the Declaration of Independence
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The first armed conflict of the American Revolution took place at __________
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Battle of Lexinton and Concord
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The turning point of the war was the Battle of _________
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Saratoga
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Which American victory marked the end of the war?
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Battle of Yorktown
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What two countries supported the colonists in their fight for independence?
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France and Spain
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List the advantages the colonists had in order to defeat the British: (Name 3)
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A. Defense of their own land, rights, and beliefs
B. Support from France and Spain C. Capable leaders |
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Using the numbers 1-10, put the following events in chronological order:
Boston Tea Party 1st Continental Congress Battle of Yorktown Declaration of Independence Treaty of Paris Stamp Act Lexington and Concord Proclamation Line of 1763 Battle of Saratoga Boston Massacre |
4 Boston Tea Party
5 1st Continental Congress 9 Battle of Yorktown 7 Declaration of Independence 10 Treaty of Paris 1 Stamp Act 6 Lexington and Concord 2 Proclamation Line of 1763 8 Battle of Saratoga 3 Boston Massacre |
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Who were colonial governors appointed by?
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Proprieties, and king
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Colonial Legislatures made laws for each colony and were monitored by the __________ ___________
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Colonial governor
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List the following events in order: ___Colonies help maintain English troops by paying taxes ___The French and Indian War takes place in the colonies ___The Stamp Act is passed ___ Colonists become dissatisfied and rebellious
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4, 1, 3, 2
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Colonists could sell their goods only to ______________
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England
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Why were the colonists rebellious about taxes?
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Because they had no representation in parliament.
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What was the proclamation of 1773?
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A royal decree by the king that prohibited the colonist to move west beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
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Who was John Locke?
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An English philosopher who thought about the idea of revolting, independence, and many of the ideas that are currently in the declaration of independence 80 years before the idea to revolting came to be.
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What is a primary source document?
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an original idea, or document. EX: John Locke's book, "Two Treaties of Government"
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John Locke's ideas influenced ___________ ______________
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Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
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What year was the Boston massacre and what was it?
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1770: Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers.
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What year was the Boston tea party and what was it?
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1773: Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston harbor to protest tea taxes.
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What year was the 1st continental congress and what as it?
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1774: Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and promote independence.
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What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord and what year was it?
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1775: This was the site of the 1st armed conflict of the revolutionary war.
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What year was the Declaration of independence made and provide a desription
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1776: Colonies Declared Independence from England (July 4th 1776)
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What year was the Battle of Saratoga and what was it.
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1777: This American Victory was the turning point of the war
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What year was the Surrender at Yorktown and what happened
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1781: This was the colonial victory over the forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
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What year was the signing of the Treaty of Paris and what happened.
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England recognized american independence in this treaty.
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