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$100 Question from Causes
What were England’s reasons for control over the American
$100 Answer from Causes
England desired to remain a world power. They imposed
taxes, such as the Stamp Act to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and
$200 Question from Causes
What were some of the England’s reasons for taxation of the
$200 Answer from Causes
To help finance the French and Indian War
$300 Question from Causes
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Colonies had no representation in
Parliament
Some colonies resented power of colonial
governors
England wanted strict control over
colonial legislatures
Colonies opposed taxes
The Proclamation of 1763 hampered the
$400 Question from Causes
As England expanded control over the American colonies, what was
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$500 Question from Causes
What ideas/philosophies about government were expressed in the
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Key Philosophies:
People have “certain unalienable rights”
(rights that cannot be taken away) – life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
People establish government to protect those
rights
Government derives power from the people
People have a right and a duty to change a
$100 Question from Key People
Whose ideas included:
People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property
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$200 Question from Key People
Who was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses who inspired colonial patriotism with the, “Give me liberty or give me
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$300 Question from Key People
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$400 Question from Key People
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He was a journalist and author
$500 Question from Key People
Describe the role played by Benjamin Franklin in
$500 Answer from Key People
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. He helped framed the Declaration
$100 Question from More Key
People
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People
King George III was the British King during the
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People
What roles did George Washington and Thomas
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People
George Washington was Commander and Chief of the Continental Army.
$300 Question from More Key
People
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People
$400 Question from More Key
People
Who was a former slave who wrote poems and plays
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People
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People
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People
$100 Question from Key Events
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$200 Question from Key Events
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Patriots, led by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, threw tea into Boston
$300 Question from Key Events
What was the name of the event in which colonists were shot after
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$400 Question from Key Events
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$500 Question from Key Events
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$100 Question from More Key
Events
What were some key events that occurred during the Revolutionary
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Events
Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Approval of Declaration of Independence Battle of Saratoga
Surrender at Yorktown
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Events
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Events
Which was the only colony that did not participate in the
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$500 Question from More Key
Events
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Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and to
Final Jeopardy
What three advantages helped the American colonists win the
Final Jeopardy Answer
Colonists’ defense of their own land, principles and beliefs
