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The colonies were seen as a source of resources
and money in what economic theory?
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Mercantilism
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The British recognized the US as a nation
after which battle?
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Yorktown
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What did the British use to search a colonists
home or business?
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Writs of Assitance
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Prior to the American Revolution the colonists
asked for a peaceful end with what ?
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Olive Branch Petition
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This was written by Thomas Paine and said the
American Colonists should fight for freedom from
England.
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Common Sense
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From what document will you find the following
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
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Declaration of Independence
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Who did Thomas Jefferson get his ideas for the
Declaration of Independence and natural rights
from?
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John Locke
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Which colonial group thought the colonists
thought they should be grateful for English
protection and commerce?
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Loyalists
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What did colonists do after in regards to trade
after the Stamp and Sugar Act?
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Boycott
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What phrase did many colonists use after the
British Parliament raised taxes?
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No taxation without representation
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Which document said that if a government is
unjust it should be replaced?
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Declaration of Independence
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Which British law stated that the Colonists could
not cross the Appalachian Mountains?
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Proclamation of 1763
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What happened to the price of tea under the Tea
Act?
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Decreased
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Where was the American Army starving and unable
to clothe soldiers during the winter of 1777-1778?
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Valley Forge
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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What was the location of the first battle of the
American Revolution?
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Concord and/or Lexington
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Colonial leaders used what device to make
colonists upset?
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Propaganda
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• Is this in the correct order?
• French and Indian War
• Declaration of Independence
• Boston Tea Party
• Yes or no?

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• No, It should be
• French and Indian War
• Boston Tea Party
• Declaration of Independence

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Why did the British place taxes on Colonists
after the French and Indian War?
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British were in debt
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What British group was specifically hurt with
boycotts?
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Merchants
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What Colonists group wanted to fight for
independence?
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Patriots
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Which act taxed all printed materials and playing
cards?
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Stamp Act
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Who did the Colonial leaders blame for all the
taxes?
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British Parliament
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After which battle did the French announce their
support American colonists?
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Saratoga
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Name the movie that showed the story of the
Martin Family in South Carolina?
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The Patriot