Causes
Of
The
American
Revolution
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Why were the colonist upset about the Stamp Act?
The colonist had no representation in parliment
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Who first used the term "Boston Massacre" ?

Samuel Adams

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Who organized the boycott of British goods and eventually got the Stamp Act repealed??

The DAUGHTERS of Liberty

100
What is a loyalist?
A colonist who was still loyal to Britain
100
What was a Patriot?
A patriot was someone who strongly opposed the British Rule
200
Great Britain taxed the colonies to repay its debts. Why was Great Britain in debt?
They had borrowed money to fight the French in several wars in North America.
200
What was it called when colonist dressed as natives, boarded British ships and threw chest of tea into the sea?
The Boston Tea Party
200
What does it mean "The colonists had to quarter" the British Troops?
Quarter: To feed and shelter the British Troops
200

Where was the First Continental Congress?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

200
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on paper products, legal documents, newspapers and even playing cards.
300
Why did the British send warships and troops to Boston harbor in 1768?
To limit the colonists' protests against British Taxes
300
What series of harsh laws were passed after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
300

What pamphlet Written by Thomas Paine, was widely read in the colonies and helped build the idea that the colonies should separate from England?

Common Sense

300

Which colony had the most trouble with the King?

Massachusetts

300
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Group of men who organized protest against the British
400
What set of Laws placed new taxes on the colonist after the repeal of the Stamp Act?
The Townshend Acts
400
What does it mean to Boycott?
People act together and refuse to buy or use something.
400
How did Britain change the way in which they ruled the American Colonies prior to the Revolution?
They decided to tax the colonies to pay for the war debts
400
What where the Townsend Acts?
Taxes on imported good such as glass, lead, paint, wool and paper
400

What do you call a person who supported King George III?

Loyalist

500
Briefly summarize the Boston Massacre
British troops fired on colonist who were throwing snowballs and yelling at them. Five colonist died.
500
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5 colonist died at the Boston Massacre
500
What was decided at the first Continental Congress?
Agreed to stop all trade with Britain until the Intolerable Acts were repealed
500
Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
500
What is taxation without representation?
Taxes were imposed on the colonists but the colonists had no say in the taxation
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