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What is the belief in the equality of all people called?
What were the duties evied on imported materials such as glass, lead, paint, and paper called?
Townshend Act
Which two colonies set up the system of communication known as the Committees of Correspondence?
Massachusetts and Virginia
Who was the British general that captured Charleston, South Carolina, in 1780?
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What law required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for every legal document?
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What document urged a return to former harmony between Britain and the colonies?
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What event involved the deadly confrontation between colonists and British soldiers on March 5, 1770?
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What is the term for selling scarce goods for profit during wartime?
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What is the term for rule imposed by military forces?
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What event involved the dumping of 18,000 lbs of tea into Boston Harbor?
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Which general surrendered his army at Saratoga on October 17, 1777?
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Who was the young French aristocrat that served with General Washington?
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What were civilian soldiers who began to stockpile firearms called?
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What was the name of Thomas Paine's fifty-page pamphlet attacking King George III?
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Where did British General Cornwallis surrender on October 17, 1781?
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Who were the individuals that opposed independence and remained loyal to the British crown?
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Which British monarch was infuriated by the Boston Tea Party?
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What were Parliament's 1774 responses to the Boston Tea Party called?
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What document confirmed US independence and set boundaries for the new nation?
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What was the winter camp for the Continental Army in 1777-1778 called?
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Who was one of the founders of the Sons of Liberty?
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At which battle did Washington lead men across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776?
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Who volunteered his services to train the Continental Army?
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What economic phenomenon occurred as Congress printed more paper money?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts and Events of the War for Independence
- Egalitarianism: Advocates for the belief in equality among all individuals.
- Townshend Act: Imposed duties on imported goods such as glass, lead, paint, and paper, reflecting tensions over taxation.
- Committees of Correspondence: Established communication networks between Massachusetts and Virginia, facilitating colonial cooperation.
- Cornwallis: A British general known for capturing Charles Town, South Carolina, in 1780, marking a significant British victory.
- Stamp Act: Mandated that colonists purchase stamped paper for legal documents and newspapers, inciting widespread resistance.
- Olive Branch Petition: A final plea to Britain for peace, advocating a return to harmonious relations.
- Boston Massacre: A confrontation on March 5, 1770, where colonial agitators labeled the incident as a deadly encounter between colonists and British soldiers.
- Profiteering: The unethical practice of selling scarce goods at inflated prices during wartime.
- Martial Law: An emergency rule by military authorities, overriding civilian law.
- Boston Tea Party: A political protest on December 16, 1773, where colonists, disguised as “Indians,” dumped 18,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor.
- Saratoga: The site of British General Burgoyne's surrender to General Gates on October 17, 1777, marking a turning point in the war.
- Marquis de Lafayette: A young French aristocrat who served under Washington and advocated for French military support in 1779.
- Minutemen: Civilian soldiers who began to stockpile arms in preparation for conflict with British forces.
- Common Sense: A influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine that argued for independence from British rule, targeting King George III.
- Yorktown: The location where British General Cornwallis surrendered on October 17, 1781, effectively ending major combat operations.
- Loyalists: Colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the independence movement.
- King George III: The British monarch angered by the colonial rebellion, particularly following the Boston Tea Party.
- Intolerable Acts: A series of punitive measures established by Parliament in 1774, such as closing Boston Harbor.
- Treaty of Paris: Signed in September 1783, formally recognized U.S. independence and delineated the borders of the new nation.
- Valley Forge: Winter encampment (1777-1778) of the Continental Army, symbolizing perseverance despite hardships.
- Samuel Adams: A key figure in the founding of the Sons of Liberty and a leading political activist advocating for colonial rights.
- Trenton: The site where Washington executed a surprise attack on Hessians on Christmas night, 1776, securing a crucial victory.
- Friedrich Von Steuben: A Prussian military officer who trained the Continental Army, enhancing their discipline and effectiveness.
- Inflation: Occurred as Congress printed money, leading to a decline in value and rising prices.
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Description
This quiz explores significant concepts and events from the War for Independence. Topics include key legislative acts, pivotal figures, and important strategies that shaped the colonial response to British rule. Test your understanding of the struggle for American independence and its foundational ideas.
