Bills to Pay
The name of the law that required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials
The Stamp Act
Who were the group of protestors that met under the Liberty Tree?
the Sons of Liberty
This man became known as "The Night Rider" He rode to Concord to warn the colonists that the British soldiers were coming
Paul Revere
The author of Common Sense. This man wanted a final separation from Great Britain
Thomas Paine
How many colonies were there during this time?
13
Why did the British government impose the Stamp Act?
The British government borrowed a lot of money to protect the colonists during the war. All of this money needed to be paid back and they felt the colonists should help.
What year was the Stamp Act eliminated?
1766
When news of the Boston Tea Party got out, Parliament imposed what became known as ___ _______________ ____ to punish the colonists.
the Intolerable Acts
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence. He said, "... all men have the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Thomas Jefferson.
What was the Sons of Liberty's response to the Boston Massacre
How did the colonists feel about the Stamp Act and what did they decide to do about it?
They thought that it was unfair. They began to protest the Stamp Act by sending petitions to London.
What was the the law that was imposed after the Stamp Act was repealed?
the Townshend Act which was a tax on tea.
This act declared that Boston Harbor would remain closed until the colonists paid for the tea that had been destroyed. No ships were allowed to enter or leave without British Permission.
The Boston Port Act
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British defeated the militiamen at the Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was known as the event that started the Revolutionary War. This single event took place in Lexington, a town on the road to Concord. (The Shot Heard 'Round the World)
The Battle of Lexington
What was the name of the war that led to the American Revolution?
the French and Indian War
What form of protest did the Sons of Liberty lead in the Boston Harbor? (You must give the name of the event to earn points)
the Boston Tea Party. They poured all tea into the Boston Harbor
This group was sent to Pennsylvania to present a draft of complaints and grievances against the king and his government.
The commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
What was the major war that led to the American Revolution? (This war started it all! This is what led to the tax on printed materials)
the French and Indian War
Who was the group of people that passed a motion protesting the Stamp Act?
House of Burgesses
The man who created an engraving that showed the British Soldiers at the Boston Massacre
Paul Revere
This country lawyer said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine believed that a monarchy was a foolish way to run a country. What type of government did he believe the colonies should form?
a republic
What year was Samuel Adams elected to the Massachusetts colonial assembly and became the leader of opposition to the British Government?
1765