US History Fast Facts #4

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To make sure the colonies paid for the tea that was dumped in Boston Harbor, the British set up a _________________ to prevent trade.

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Blockade

Front

Under the policy of Mercantilism, the colonies: Couldn't move west of the Appalachian Mountains, Couldn't trade with other countries, Couldn't boycott taxes

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Couldn't trade with other countries

Front

Which were the first battles of the American Revolution?

Back

Lexington and Concord

Front

After which battle did the colonies get help from France? Valley Forge, Yorktown, Saratoga

Back

Saratoga

Front

Which of the following is NOT a description of the winter at Valley Forge?
Many soldiers die of cold, sickness, and starvation
Marquis de Lafayette trains colonists into a professional army
The British blockade of colonial trade

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The British blockade of colonial trade

Front

When does Thomas Paine write "The Crisis"?

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During the Winter at Valley Forge

Front

Which was the last Battle of the American Revolution?

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Yorktown

Front

In which state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

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Virginia

Front

During which battle does General Cornwallis surrender? Options: Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yortown, Battle of Lexington & Concord

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Battle of Yortown

Front

What did the Treaty of Paris do?

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Recognized colonial independence