Tea act
When was the tea act passed?
May 1773
When did the massacre happen?
March 5, 1770
Why was the boston harbor closed during the Boston port act?
It was closed until all tea was paid for
What day was the debate in front of congress on?
July 2nd 1776
Who sold the tea directly to the colonists?
British East Indian Company
How many colonists were killed?
five
What did they take away during the Massachusetts government act?
Many of its rights to self-govern
Who was chosen to write it?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the tea act allow the company to do?
It allowed the company to sell their tea cheaper than the colonial merchants who were selling smuggled tea
What did the colonies resist from that basically started this Massacre?
The stamp act
In the Administration Of Justice Act, what was the British official accused for?
He was accused of committing a crime in the colony, and might have to be taken to England for trial
how many parts are there to the declaration?
4
Who were sent t calm things down?
British Troops
What happened during the quartering act?
British soldiers could be housed at citizens houses, taverns, and unoccupied buildings
When is the final document voted on?
July 4, 1776
Who was the tea party led by, and when did it happen?
The sons of liberty, and on december17, 1776 it happened
What did the colonists start to throw at the sentry?
Snowballs, stones and shovels
What did they extend during the Quebec act?
The boundaries of Quebec
Who from America was at the committee meeting?
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson