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| Two advantages of the British Army were: |
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- A Better equipped Navy
- More factories
- Professional Army
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| The fighting duing the American Revolution lasted ___ years. |
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| Name a foreign officer who helped the Americans. |
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- Frederick von Steuben
- Maquis de Lafayette
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| The Commander Chief of the Colonial Army. |
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| Why did England begin taxing colonists in 1763? |
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| To get rid of the debt from the French & Indian War |
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| Name 3 disadvantages of the British Army |
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- Used to better terain (roads)
- Over-confident
- Poor Commanders
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| What year did the second Continental Congress Start? |
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| What Prime Minister repealed the Townstead Acts (with the exception of Tea)? |
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| Why did the French support the colonists in this war? |
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| They wanted to humiliate the British |
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| Name two reasons why Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to break away fom England |
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- Free Trade
- Foreigh country would aid in battle
- Captured Men have rights
- Break away from tryannical government
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| The Boston Tea Party was designed to protect what act? |
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| What trial resulted in Freedom of the Press? |
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| Hired soldiers who fight for whomever hires them |
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| Who said "Men are entitled to life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness"? |
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| Name 3 drafters of the Declaration of Independence |
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| Who was more commonly referred to as "Gentleman Johnny" |
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| Name the King of England in 1763. |
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| Who is the Prime Minister in 1763? |
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| What is a writ of assistance? |
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| Piece of paper that gives the right for smuggling investigation |
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| What did the Colonists produce with molasses? |
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| A sweet, sweet red pepper. |
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Do you seriously not know this question?
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| What is secretly and illegally transporting goods? |
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| To burn wood in an iron pot for a mineral - produced enhanced ash |
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| Name two new taxes under the Sugar Act |
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Who won the battle of:
- New York
- Trenton
- Philadelphia
- Saratoga?
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- British
- Americans
- British
- Americans
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What were some hardships faced by:
- Soldiers
- Members of Congress
- Civilians?
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- Untrained/No warmth, food/ammo
- The Cost of the War was horrid
- Hard on women - had to do all the jobs once the war started
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