American Revolution I
The (1764) taxed sugar and molasses to raise money.
What is the Sugar Act?
Five colonists were killed by British soldiers during a protest in Boston.
What is the Boston Massacre?
Colonists protesting when they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor?
What is the Tea Act?
Colonist that favored independence from England.
What are Patriots?
Said, "Give me Liberty or give me Death".
Who is Patrick Henry?
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Ben Franklin?
The Document the colonist sent to England that stated reason for wanting to separate.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Nickname for the British soldiers.
What is Red Coats?
Tax on imports or exports.
What is Tariff?
A refusal to buy goods as a protest.
What is a Boycott?
Advantage the colonist had over the Red Coats.
What is home soil?
Opening gun fire at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
What is the "Shot heard around the World"?