British Policies & Taxes
This was the motto for angry colonists during the revolutionary era - angry about paying off debts
This group created "homespun" goods to give colonists an alternative to British products
Who are the Daughters of Liberty?
Where did the French and Indian War begin?
What is the Ohio Valley?
This was written by the 2nd Continental Congress as a final attempt at peace
What is the "Olive Branch Petition?"
This group of men attacked Native Americans after the conclusion of the French and Indian War
Who are the Paxton Boys?
This group of people benefitted the most from the American Revolution
What are wealthy property owners?
Another name for the Coercive Acts?
What are the Intolerable Acts?
The documents signed promising to stop importing British goods
What are Non-importation Agreements?What are the Suffolk Resolves?
This policy forbid colonists from moving west of the App. Mts.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Thomas Jefferson wrote this to express grievances against Britain and call for separation
What is "Declaration of Independence?"
He engraved the "Boston Massacre" which was used as Propaganda
Who is Paul Revere?
This group is responsible for organizing protests, such as the Tea Party
What are the Sons of Liberty?
This event was led by an Indigenous figure to attack colonists moving into his territory
What is Pontiac's Rebellion?
This is where the "shot was heard around the world"
What is Lexington and Concord?
She wrote "Remember the Ladies"
Who is Abigail Adams?
Groups formed to spread information from town to town in the colonies
What are Committees of Correspondance?
This treaty ended the 7 Years'/French and Indian War
This document was written by Thomas Paine to rally support for independence
What is "Common Sense?"
He was appointed commander of the Continental Army
Who was George Washington?