Causes
Of
The
American
Revolution
100
Why were the colonist upset about the Stamp Act?
The colonist had no representation in parliment
100
Who was thought to be the first to die in the Revolutionary War?
Crispus Attucks
100
What is Martial Law?
The Colonies were controlled by the British military
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

Colonists would burn an effigy of King George III to show they were angry. What is an Effigy?

A life sized puppet

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
Why did the Second Continental Congress send the Olive Branch Petition to King George III?
Congress hoped for a peaceful outcome to the colonists disputes with Britain
300
Why did Sam Adams write so many letters for over 30 years.
Sam Adams had hope his ideas would cause the colonist to act to protect their rights and freedoms.
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 were some ideas about government in the Declaration of Independence?
Government would be based on freedom, equality and protecting people's rights.
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 colonists 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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