Revolutionary War

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On April 18-19, 1775, the colonist militias marched to _______ and _______, Massachusetts, where they hoped to steal arms. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

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Lexington, Concord

Front

Who had five consecutive defeats in Long Island, NY; Harlem Heights, NY; Fort Lee, NY; and Fort Washington, NY in 1776?

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Continental Army

Front

A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

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Saratoga

Front

Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army achieved victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

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Yorktown, Virginia

Front

The colonial militiamen were often called _____ while the British Redcoats were often called _____.

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minutemen; lobsterbacks

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George Washington and his demoralized troops spent a hard winter in _____, Pennsylvania, where they dealt with disease, harsh weather, and low morale.

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Valley Forge

Front

Which document recognized American independence, gave Americans all land east of Mississippi River and north of Florida, and evacuated forts occupied by the British?

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

Front

Why did the British tax the colonies so heavily after the French and Indian War?

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To pay off war debt

Front

Which answer best describes the Intolerable Acts?

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a series of laws placed on colonists because of the Boston Tea Party.

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American Colonists can not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

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Proclamation of 1763