Vocabulary
The vocabulary word that means "a place by the ocean or river where ships are loaded and unloaded"
port
This person was chosen during the Second Continental Congress to lead the American army.
George Washington
This event took place in Boston Harbor as a protest against the Tea Act of 1773.
What was the name of the tax on tea?
The Tea Act
The vocabulary word that means "money that a person must pay to the government"
tax
This person was the ruler of Great Britain during the American Revolution.
King George III
The Boston Massacre
Put these events into the correct order: Boston Massacre, Stamp Act, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere's Ride
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Paul Revere's Ride
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What is the definition of a loyalist?
An American who did not want the 13 colonies to become independent from Great Britain
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A group of people who helped lead the protests against British taxes.
What was the Stamp Act a tax on?
Paper - such as newspaper and playing cards
What was the main reason that colonists were so upset about the taxes?
No representation in parliament
Define the word parliament.
The people who write laws in Great Britain
This person rode with Paul Revere from Boston to Lexington.
William Dawes
Where did the first battles of the Revolutionary War take place?
Lexington and Concord
How many lanterns were hung in Old North Church as a signal to Paul Revere?
Two lanterns
What is the Declaration of Independence?
an Important paper that said the American colonies were a free nation
This person was one of the main writers of the Declaration of Independence.
What were some of the punishments that came from the Intolerable Acts?
No trade out of the harbor, pay for the tea, house soldiers as needed
Who rode on the second part of the trip along with Paul Revere and William Dawes?
Samuel Prescott