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What was the purpose of the Bristish blockade? |
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to keep the supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army |
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Where and when was the last battle of the American Revolution? |
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What were British advantages during the American Revolution? |
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more men, more money, knowing the land |
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Why did General Burgoyne lose at Saratoga? |
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surrounded by an army 3 times its size. |
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How long did most soldiers plan to fight in the war? |
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leader of the Green Mt. Boyz. |
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When did the American colonies declare independance from Britian? |
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independance? |
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What country helped the colonists fight the British along the Gulf Coast? |
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What happened when Congress printed millions of dollars worth of paper money to fund the war? |
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bills lost value lead to inflation |
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Who wrote "these are the times that try men souls." |
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The actions at lexington and Concord are often called. |
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shot heard round the world. |
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Who was not at the peace talks in Paris to represent the US? |
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Who was an early advocate for womans rights? |
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Where did the Patriot's score a victory on Christmas night 1776? |
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What was the Proclamation of 1763? |
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an act to say not to move past the Appalachain Mts. |
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What was the American capital William Howe was trying to capture? |
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What was the Olive Branch Petition? |
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one last attempt to make peace with King George, but he didnt accept. |
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Why did the Hessians choose to fight? |
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Where were the Loyalists strength the weakest, strongest? |
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weakest - New England Strongest - Georgia |
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Who said "I have not yet begun to fight?" |
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What were the Writs Of Assistance? |
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search without permission |
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Where was the Patriots worse defeat in the war? |
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Which battle did both sides get bombardment? |
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Who was George Rogers Clark? |
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American Leader involved in fight for Vinnecces. |
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Who wrote "Common Sense"? |
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How did King George view the colonists? |
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as a source of money (economic resource) |
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What did the Declaratory Act state? |
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Parliment had the right to act and make decisions for the colonists. |
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What did George Washington do after the war? |
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African - Americans enlisted in the war except _____________ |
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Who spoke out against the Stamp Act in the house of Burgesses? |
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When did the French announce support for the Americans? |
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Which French nobleman helped the Americans? |
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The ___________ is the head of the executive branch of government. |
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The legislative branch has the power to declare _______. |
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_____________ presided at the Constitutional Convention. |
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The Continental ______________ met in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. |
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The Supreme __________ is the head of the Judicial Branch. |
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_______ - Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution. |
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The first _____ amendments to the Constitution protect the rights of states and individuals. |
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Delegates from the populated states supported the ______________ Plan. |
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The _________ is part of the legislative branch. |
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The different branches of government result in a separation of ______ . |
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By the "three - _______ compromise" five Negroes were equal to three whites for the purpose of representation in the House and taxation. |
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The North wanted slaves _______ for taxation. |
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The great Compromise resulted in a separation of _________. |
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The president is commander - in - _______. |
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Checks - and - _______ in the federal government are designed to protect against Tyranny. |
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The ______ Jersey Plan provided for a unicameral legislature. |
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The supreme court has the power of _______________________ |
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The ____________ was eventually ratified by all 13 states. |
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