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Documents of Revolution
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400 This document was a letter written to the governments of the world explaining the American colonists’ reasons for rebelling against King George in Britain. Board Ans
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Declaration of Independence
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800 This act was a British tax on paper imported and sold in the colonies and one of the first in a long line of offenses that enraged the American colonists. Board Ans
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Stamp Act Question Board
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1200 This act was a British tax on Sugar imported into the colonies and one which the American colonists had no choice but to pay as sugar was a commodity that could not be produced at the time in America. Board Ans
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Sugar Act Question Board
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1600 This document forms the basis of the United States government and outlines the powers granted to each federal branch. Its preamble begins with “We the People”. Board Ans
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United States Constitution
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2000 The term used to refer to early constitutions granting colonists the right to settle in new lands. Board Ans
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Charter/Compact Question Board
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400 This act of defiance by American colonists in reaction to a British tax on tea led to the dumping of hundreds of pounds of tea into Boston’s harbor. Board Ans
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Boston Tea Party Question Board
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800 During the war of 1812 this United States city was burned to the ground by the British in an attempt to crush and demoralize the spirit of United States citizens. Board Ans
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Washington D.C. Question Board
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1200 This winter camp during the American Revolution almost broke the Continental Army as weather, hunger, and sickness threatened to kill most of General Washington’s soldiers. Board Ans
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Valley Forge Question Board
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1600 Even though the war of 1812 had ended, this battle took place after the signing of the peace treaty and proved to be the greatest United States victory of that war. Board Ans
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Battle of New Orleans Question Board
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2000 Following this battle, the British realized the war in the colonies was untenable and son after began the process of negotiating a surrender. It is known as the last major battle of the American Revolution. Board Ans
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Battle of Yorktown Question Board
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400 This American military general was in charge of the American Continental Army throughout the course of the American Revolution. Board Ans
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George Washington Question Board
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800 This battlefield commander led the United States to victory in the Battle of New Orleans, an act that won him fame and popularity, and later won him the office of President. Board Ans
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Andrew Jackson Question Board
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1200 This battlefield commander led the United States to victory in the Battle of Yorktown, an act that won him fame and popularity, and later won him many offices within the new government. Board Ans
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Alexander Hamilton Question Board
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1600 This British general was in charge of all English forces on the North American continent during the American Revolution. Board Ans
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General Charles Cornwallis
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2000 This Prussian born general served the Americans during the Revolution is credited with being one of the fathers of the Continental Army in teaching them the essentials of military drills. Board Ans
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Baron Von Steuben Question Board
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400 A term used to describe a person who openly resists authority or opposes governmental control. Board Ans
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Rebel Question Board
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800 A term used to describe a person who loves and loyally or zealously supports their country. Board Ans
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Patriot Question Board
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1200 A term used to describe the belief that one’s own country is the best in the world and is therefore worthy of loyalty and devotion. Board Ans
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Nationalism Question Board
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1600 A tax placed on imported or exported goods. Usually to raise revenue for governments or protect local businesses from external competitors. Board Ans
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Tariff Question Board
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2000 The act of kidnapping or forcing individuals to serve in the Navy or other armed force. This practice was employed by the British prior to and during the American Revolution as well as during the War of 1812. Board Ans
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Impressment Question Board
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400 This large purchase of land from France west of the Appalachian Mountains enraged the British and was one of the principle factors which incited conflict leading up to the War of 1812. Board Ans
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The Louisiana Purchase
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800 Prior to the Constitution of the United States, this document served as the governing document for the American colonies following the American Revolution. Board Ans
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Articles of Confederation
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This political stance was adopted by the United States following the War of 1812 and stated that the United States would consider it an act of war for any European nation to further colonize lands in the Western Hemisphere. Board Ans
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Monroe Doctrine Question Board
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1600 The signing of this treaty relinquished control of the American colonies from England and extinguished many of England’s claims to lands on the North American Continent. Board Ans
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Treaty of Paris Question Board
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Daily Double 1
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This treaty ended the War of 1812 and reconciled the United States and Great Britain as diplomatic trade partners and helped cement the friendship that these two nations enjoys to this day. Board Ans
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Treaty of Ghent Question Board
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Final Jeopardy Category:
Soldiers
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This was the name given to soldiers of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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Minutemen Question
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