Key Individuals
He is considered to be the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
This event left 5 colonists dead, after the British heard the word fire.
What is the Boston Massacre?
Why did Britain decide to tax the colonist?
To pay off war debt.
What event was caused by the imposed tax on tea?
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Paul Revere was commissioned by this firebrand to paint the portrait, "Bloody Massacre", he is also considered the father of the American Revolution.
Who is Samuel Adams?
The ruler of England during the Revolutionary War. Mistreated the colonists by making unfair laws.
Who is King George III?
This act made it where the colonists had to provide shelter and food for the British soldiers.
What is the Quartering Act?
What is tea, sugar, paper, and glass?
What year did the Boston Tea Party occur?
What is 1773?
He coined the phrase, "Taxation without representation is tyranny." Which led to the phrase, "No taxation without representation."
Who is James Otis?
Gave a speech saying, "Give me liberty or give me death."
Who is Patrick Henry?
This act made it where colonists had to pay an extra tax on paper products including newspapers.
What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
Why did the colonists become so angry with paying taxes?
They believed in no taxation without representation.
What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
What is 1770?
This firebrand coined the phrase, "Give me Liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
The secret organization created to protest The Stamp Act of 1765.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This event happened because the colonists were angry about the Tea Tax of 1773. The Sons of Liberty dressed up like Native Americans and threw tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
What were some of the major effects of Britain's imposed taxes?
What are riots and boycotts?
What state is Boston located?
What is Massachusetts?
He wrote a book titled, "Common Sense", which argued independence from Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Organization led by women, that encouraged colonists to buy domesticated goods only.
Who are the Daughters of Liberty?
Put the following events in order: The Boston Tea Party, The French and Indian War, and The Stamp Act .
What is The French and Indian War, The Stamp, and The Boston Tea Party?
What is 12 years? 1763-1775
What act was passed due to the Boston Tea Party?
What is the Intolerable Acts?
He defended against the British soldiers brought to trial for the Boston Massacre. He later becomes president.
Who is John Adams?