What is the First Continental Congress

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What is the First Continental Congress
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When delegates from all the colonies except
Georgia met to discuss problems with England
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The Proclamation of 1763 said the colonist could
not
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Buy land, hunt, or explore west of the
Appalachian Mountains
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When King George issues the Proclamation of 1763
it did what to the colonist
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The Proclamation of 1763 made the colonists
furious
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List the names of the countries and groups that
fought in the French and Indian War
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France, England, American Indians
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What are the sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction
(unhappy) (Things done to the Colonists by the
King)
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-Colonies had no representation in
Parliament-colonists forced to pay taxes and
obey acts.-King issues Proclamation of
1763-colonial governors enforced the lawsthey
were resented for it
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What were some causes of the French and Indian
War
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-Britain's desire to remain a world power-The
colonists wanted to expand into the Ohio River
Valley, which was claimed by the French
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What were some effects of the French and Indian
War
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-England gains control of all the land east of
the Mississippi River-England imposed taxes to
raise revenue necessary to pay the cost of the
French and Indian War.
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What is a Proprietor?
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-A person who owns a large tract (a piece) of
land and acts as a governor of the area.
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The treaty to end the Revolutionary war was
signed where?
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Paris(Treaty of Paris)
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What is the Battle of Yorktown?
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This victory marked the end of the Revolutionary
War
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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris
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England recognized American independence in this
treaty.
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Who was King George III?
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British king during the Revolutionary era
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Who was Lord Cornwallis?
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British general who surrendered at Yorktown
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Who was John Adams?
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A champion of the cause of independence will
become our 2nd President
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Who was George Washington?
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Commander of the Continental Army and will become
the 1st President.
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Who was Thomas Jefferson?
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Main author of the Declaration of Independence
will become the 3rd President
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Who was Patrick Henry?
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He was a Patriot and he gave the speech which
contained the famous line "give me liberty or
give me death!"
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Who was Benjamin Franklin?
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He was a prominent member of the Continental
Congress helped write the Declaration of
Independence
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Who was Thomas Paine?
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He was a journalist and the author of Common Sense
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Who was Phillis Wheatley?
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She was a former slave who wrote poems and plays
supporting independence
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Who was Paul Revere?
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He made the daring ride to warn the colonists by
yelling "The British are coming!"
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What was the importance of the Battles of
Lexington and Concord?
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The site of the first armed conflict of the
Revolutionary War
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What was the Boston Massacre?
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Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting
British soldiers
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What was the Boston Tea Party?
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Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in
throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea
taxes
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What was the Battle of Saratoga?
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This American victory was the turning point in
the war.
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What is the Declaration of Independence?
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It was signed on July 4, 1776 The document
declared that the colonies wanted independence
from Britain.
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What are the 3 unalienable rights stated in the
Declaration of Independence?
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-life -liberty-pursuit of happiness
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What ideas about government are expressed in the
Declaration of Independence?
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-people establish govt to protect rights-govt
derives its power from the people-people have a
right and obligation to change a govt that
violates their rights
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What are the order of the key events of the
American Revolution?
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-Boston Massacre-Boston Tea Party-1st
Continental Congress-Battle of Lexington
Concord-Approval of the Declaration of
Independence-Battle of Saratoga-Surrender at
Yorktown-Signing of the Treaty of Paris
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What advantages helped the American colonists win
the American Revolution?
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-colonists were defending their own land,
principles, beliefs-help from France
Spain-strong leadership determination