people who filed legal documents, papers, and deeds needed to pay this
What is a stamp tax (stamp act)
100
His name is also a famous one today, he led the Boston Tea Party
Who was Samuel Adams
100
342 chest overboard
What was the Boston Tea Party
100
The Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson
100
These orders allowed the British to search any location for smuggled goods
What were the writs of assistance
200
this meant that colonists could not buy a cheaper type of beverage, but must buy from British sources
What was the tea tax
200
This man wrote "Common Sense"
Who was Thomas Paine
200
Crispus Attucks was killed
What was the Boston Massacre
200
"Common Sense"
Who was Thomas Paine
200
These acts allowed the British Parliament to tax and make decisions for all of the British colonies in "all cases"
What was the Declaratory Act of 1766
300
This "sweet" substance had a tax placed on it that many people did not like
What is the Sugar Act
300
This man was known for his ideas about the Albany Plan of Union
Who was Benjamin Franklin
300
A temper tantrum was thrown and it worked
What was the Stamp Act Congress
300
"Give me liberty or give me death"
Who was Patrick Henry
300
This technique is used to try and influence opinion
What is propaganda
400
After a tax was placed on legal documents, this group got together and threw a tantrum and it worked!
What was the Stamp Act Congress
400
We know that Paul Revere said "the British are coming", but this man was also on that famous ride
Who was William Dawes
400
A shot heard "round the world"
What was Lexington and Concord.
400
"The British are coming, the British are coming"
Who were Paul Revere or William Dawes
400
This document was written in an effort to try and settle a peace agreement between Britain and the colonies
What was the Olive Branch Petition
500
This stated that a tax was placed on all imported goods and was paid at the port of entry.
What was the Townsend (taxes) Act
500
Once known as the left hand of George Washington, this man's name will always be associated with treason
Who was Benedict Arnold
500
This war will not be over soon and will not be easily won.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill
500
Official 1st president of the United States who warned about political parties and international affairs
Who was George Washington
500
This man was one of the first to put into words the idea that people were entitled to certain rights like "life, liberty and property." (hint: it was not Thomas Jefferson)