Britain in Control
What Pre-Revolution War caused Britain to go into debt and begin taxing the colonies?
French and Indian War
What were taxes placed on during the Townshend Acts?
glass, led, paper, paint, and tea
What was the first bloodshed of the American Revolution that led to the death of 5 colonists?
Boston Massacre
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
What were the American colonists who stayed loyal to Britain known as?
Loyalists
What did Britain enforce after abandoning the policy of salutary neglect?
The Navigation Acts
What tax was passed in 1764 and placed on raw sugar and molasses?
Sugar Act
What battles occurred between the Massachusetts colonists and British soldiers that started the Revolutionary War?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which military organization was formed by Benjamin Franklin?
The Association
What were German soldiers hired by King George III known as?
Hessian's
What does the writs of assistance allow the British to do?
This allows British officials to search homes and ships without a warrant
What tax eventually led to the Boston Tea Party?
Tea Tax
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
It showed the French that the colonists could win against the British and led to the French helping the colonists take down Britain.
Where was John Adams from? (Which Colony?)
Massachusetts
What was the philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people?
Republicanism
Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies?
They felt as though the colonies needed to pay for their defense provided by the British army. (and/or) Britain was in debt from the French and Indian War.
What tax was placed on printed goods and documents?
Stamp Act
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis (and/or) Britain
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What products could only be shipped to England and not to foreign markets?
Enumerated Products
What did the colonist do to avoid paying the British taxes?
The colonist would smuggle goods
What famous phrase did the colonists use to refuse to pay British taxes?
"no taxation without representation"
What decision did the battle at Bunker Hill push Americans to make?
The final decision for war
What was Samuel Adams the founder of?
The Sons of Liberty
What idea from the Enlightenment included that all humans are born with rights?
Natural Rights