Notable Events
This describes the event that pitted the colonies of the British Empire against those of the French, with each side being supported by various Native American tribes.
French & Indian War
This king, crowned in 1760, took actions that enraged the colonists.
King George III
this prevented colonists from going west of the Appalachian's.
The Proclamation of 1763
Colonists reacted to the Stamp Act by declaring this well known phrase.
"No taxation without representation"
This term defines those loyal to Britain (also called Tories).
Loyalist
This was where Patrick Henry famously stated, "I am not a Virginian, but an American."
The First Continental Congress
This man, a future president, defended the troops accused of murder in the Boston "Massacre"
John Adams
This was a series of laws passed that banned the colonists from trading with anyone other than Britain.
The Navigation Acts
Colonists chose to react to the Townshend Acts by doing this action to certain British goods
boycott
This term describes those in the colonies who believe they should govern themselves (also called Whigs). Hint: They are Patriotic.
Patriot
This was a deadly riot that occurred on March 5, 1770, on Kings Street in Boston. It would be used in an attempt to convince neutral colonists for revolution.
The Boston Massacre
This man, our future first president, led the initial charge in the French and Indian War.
G Dubbz, aka George Washington, aka the GOAT
This law required a stamp for every piece of paper used by the colonists.
The Stamp Act
This was the name of the meeting held by the Colonists after all the various actions taken against them by the British. They attempted to write to him and explain why they're upset
First Continental Congress
This means to take back, or cancel, a law
Repeal
These battles are said to mark the beginning of the Revolution, "Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."
Lexington & Concord
This man warned the colonists that the "British Regulars" were coming (not the British lol).
Paul Revere
These laws taxed certain good imported from Britain, such as glass, paint, paper, tea, etc.
The Townshend Acts
Following the Intolerable Acts, colonies began to organize ____, with the volunteers calling themselves "Minutemen"
militias
This term means the unjust use of government power
Tyranny
Resulting from the Tea Act, this event led to over 340 boxes of tea (or nearly 900,000 lbs.) being tossed into Boston Harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
This man famously stated, "I am not a Virginian, but an American."
Patrick Henry
This act required colonists to provide British soldiers with housing
The Quartering Act
This reaction by Britain was a series of laws following the Boston Tea party took many rights away from Massachusetts as a result of their resistance.
Intolerable Acts
This term means to avoid buying goods from a certain source, and is generally organized
Boycott