Revolutionary War Events

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What is the French and Indian War?

War between French Colonists, American Indians, and British Colonists

What did the Proclamation of 1763 state?

British Colonists could not move farther west

What did the Stamp Act do?

Put taxes on paper goods

What did the Quartering Act say that colonists had to do?

House British soldiers

What did the Townshend Acts (Intolerable Acts) do?

Place taxes on paint, glass, etc.

What happened in the Boston Massacre?

5 people died from protesting against outraging taxes

What did the Tea Act do?

Place taxes on tea

What happened in the Boston Tea Party?

The Sons of Liberty threw tea overboard protesting against the Tea Act

What happened at the first Continental Congress meeting?

Colonists wrote a paper explaining their complaints

What happened at Lexington and Concord?

A battle that started the war. This is also known as the shot heard 'round the world

What rhyme do we use to remember what happened at Lexington and Concord?

We LOSE at LEXINGTON but CONQUER CONCORD

What did the Declaration of Independence say?

It declared our freedom to King George III

What is the Battle of Saratoga known as?

The turning point in the war

What happened in Saratoga?

General Cornwallis surrendered and Patriots won the war

What document gave us our freedom?

The Treaty of Paris