Life in the Colonies
Where did most people living in the Colonies live and work
They lived and worked on a farm
What main cause of the American Revolution happened in March 1765
The Stamp Act
what year did the Boston Massacre happen
1770
What year did the battle of Lexington and Concord happen
1775
What year was the Dec. of independence signed
1776
What kinds of food did the Colonist grow/raise
corn and wheat, they raised cattle,chickens and sheep
What main cause of the American Revolution happened in June-July 1967
The Townshend Acts
How many people died in the boston massacre
5
Who won the battle of Lexington and Concord
The British
Who wrote the Dec. of independence
Thomas Jefferson
What year were the 13 Colonies founded
1607
What main cause of the American Revolution happened in 1770
The Boston Massacre
How many non fatal injuries occurred in the Boston Massacre
6
What weapons were used in the battle of Lexington and Concord
Muskets and Bayonets were used by the British, Muskets and Blunderbusses were used by the Colonists
Who refused to celebrate the 4th of july as independence day?
John Adams
Who owned the 13 Colonies
Britain
What main cause of the American Revolution Happened in
The Intolerable Acts
What weapons were used in the Boston Massacre
flintlocks and muskets
Who was the leader of the Militiamen in Lexington
Captain John Parker
How long did it take for independence to become an accepted thought?
442 days
Which Colony was founded last
The Colony of Georgia
what main cause of the American revolution happened in 1754-1763
colonial opposition to repay the crown for their defense in the french and indian war
What caused the Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was caused by a mob of unhappy Colonists insulting and threatening the British Soldiers
How far apart are Lexington and Concord
10 kilometers or 6 miles
who was the last person to sign the Dec. of independence?
Matthew Thornton