Decisions
Why did the colonist form a militia?
In case the boycott did not work
What was the Tea Act?
It lowered the cost of tea sold by the British East Indian Company in the colonies
What did the colonists decide to do because of the Townshend Acts?
Boycott British goods
What were the intolerable acts?
The closing of the Boston harbor until the ruined tea was paid for
Laws placed the government of Massachusetts under firm British control
British soldiers who was accused of murder would be tried in England and not in the colonies
What took place on 12/16/1773?
The Sons Of Liberty dumped 90,000 pounds of tea into the sea
What was the Quartering Act?
The colonists had to provide British troops with housing
Who urged the colonies to come together as one
Patrick Henry
Why were merchants worried about the British government monopoly?
Merchants worried about what would happen to their wealth if other goods were also restricted
What was the Stamp Act?
Colonists were required to buy a stamp for every piece of paper they use
How did King George decide to handle the rebellion of colonists/ who carried out the actions for King George?
King George decided to go to war and General gage carried out the action for King George
What role did John Adams play in the Boston Massacre?
He was a lawyer who defended the British troops
What was the Agreement of the peace treaty between the British and the French?
The French had to give Canada to the British
Who was Paul Revere/ how did he help the colonists?
Patriot messenger/ warning the colonists the British soldiers were coming
What were the Townshend Acts?
Tax on certain goods the colonies imported from Great Britain
Who fired the first shots in the French and Indian war?
George Washington and his men