revolutionary war

Question 0

proclamation of 1763

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it forbid the settlers from settling past a line drawn along the Appalachian mountains

Question 1

taxation without representation

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when the British in parliament were taxing the colonies said they had no one to represent them so the taxes would be fairer

Question 2

French/Indian war

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primarily between Britain and France from 1754-1763 the name refers to the two enemy’s of Britain at the time. France and various Native American tribes

Question 3

John Hancock

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first signer of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Paine

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author of common sense and American crisis

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tariffs

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taxes on imports or exports

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continental congress

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a convention of delegates called together from the 13 colonies

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militia

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an army or fighting force comprised of non professional soldiers

Question 8

George III

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the king of England during the revolutionary war