American Revolutionary War

Front

What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

Back

When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

Front

The leader of England was

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George III

Front

The Declaration of Independence was written to formally declare to the people and to the King of England that the colonies were separating from England and they wanted to explain why.

Back

True

Front

Where was the first shot fired?

Back

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Front

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

Back

George Washington

Front

Which battle was the turning point of the war for the Patriots?

Back

Battle of Saratoga

Front

Why did the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown?

Back

General Washington surrounded the British on land, and the French navy blocked the bay

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What law placed high taxes on tea, cloth, and British goods?

Back

Townshend Acts

Front

What law made it very expensive for colonists to import molasses?

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Sugar Act