2A: American Revolution

Name that Act

100

What act enforced a previous molasses sugar tax?

The Sugar Act, 1764

200

What act attempted to save the British East India Company - allowing it to export this item directly to the colonies?

Tea Act of 1773

300

What act forced colonists to house British troops and also closed down the Boston Harbor?

Coercive Acts of 1774

400

What items were taxed in the Stamp Act? Name at least 3 to GET THE ANSWER CORRECT. 

Newspapers, legal documents (like a marriage license), advertisements, playing cards

500

This act attempt to collect fees on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea on imports from England. 

Townshend Act of 1767

People of the Revolution

100

This term refers to soldiers ready at a minute's notice.

Minutemen

200

Who was the ruler of Britain during the American Revolution? 

King George III

300

These colonists wanted to break away from Britain and thought American should be independent. Who are they? 

Patriots! 

400

This person was the first to die, and was murdered by British troops along with 4 other colonists. He was Black and Native American. Who was he?

Crispus Attucks

500

This person was a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought as a patriot. Her disguise lasted for 17 months until a wound made it impossible for her to continue. What was her name?

Deborah Sampson

Terms to Know

100

What was the nickname given to the British soldiers due to the color of their coat?

Redcoats

200

This is the term given to colonists that did not chose a side. 

Neutrals

300

This term refers to people who supported staying with Britain. They were also loyal King George III. 

Loyalists

400

What term means "to spy"  and helped the Americans win the Revolutionary war. 

Espionage

500

This term refers to a group of people who were a small percentage of people who helped out in the American Revolution. These groups could be considered women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Biracial, etc.

Minorities

Major Events

100

This person wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense". Who is he?

Thomas Paine

200

"THE BRITISH ARE COMING! THE BRITISH ARE COMING!" this man said as he rode on horseback. Who is he?

Paul Revere 

300

In this event, which occurred March 5, 1770 - British soldiers and colonists clash. British soldiers fire into the crowd and kill 5 colonists. What is the name of the event? 

Boston Massacre

400

This document was ratified in 1776 and in it the colonist state they will no longer be under British rule. What is the document's name?

Declaration of Independence 

500

This document written and signed - signaled the end of the American Revolution. What is it called?

The Treaty of Paris, 1783