| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| In early 1775, the Colonists created forces called _____, which were ready to fight at a moment's notice. | Minutemen | 79%
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| Those who remained loyal to England were refered to as ________. | Loyalists | 69%
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| The British hoped to get _______ to fight for the British in the war in exchange for freedom. | Slaves | 64%
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| On April 18, 1775, British soldiers clashed with colonial militia near ________ and __________. | Lexington Concord | 56%
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| During the war, those who supported the Colonists were called ______. | Patriots | 54%
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| The British tried to strengthen their army by hiring _________, or soldiers who fight for another country in exchange for money. | Mercenaries | 41%
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| fort ______ | Ticonderoga | 37%
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| The Battle, won by the British was known as the Battle of ________. | Bunker Hill | 34%
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| On May 10, 1775, _____ lead a raid to | Ethan Allen | 14%
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| with the ________ | Green Mountain Boys | 14%
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| where they won _______. | Cannons | 9%
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| The __________ established George Washington as the leader of the colonial forces. | Second Continental Congress | 6%
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| In July, the _____ asked King George III to stop all fighting and resolve all disputes peacefully. | Olive Branch Petition. | 5%
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| British General ______ prepared to defend the city. | William Howe | 3%
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| In June 1775, the British controlled Boston. American General _______ prepared to take the city. | Israel Putnam | 1%
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