Causes
Of
The
American
Revolution
100
Why were the colonist upset about the Stamp Act?
The colonist had no representation in parliment
100

Who is famous for riding on a horse & warning the colonists that the British were coming?

Paul Revere

100

What was the imaginary line called that did not allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?

The Proclamation Line of 1763

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 & Indian War.

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

What date was the Declaration of Independence written?

July 4th

200
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on paper products, legal documents, newspapers and even playing cards.
300

Why did the British send troops to Boston in 1768?

To limit the colonists' protests against British Taxes & to keep the peace.

300

What series of harsh laws were passed after the Boston Tea Party that included the Quartering Act?

The Intolerable Acts

300

Who did the Second Continental Congress appoint as Commander in Chief of the army?

George Washington

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 taxes on paper, glass, & paint? (Hint: It starts with a T.)

The Townshend Acts

400
What does it mean to Boycott?
People act together and refuse to buy or use something.
400

Who was the Declaration of Independence written by?

Thomas Jefferson
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 colonist died at the Boston Massacre

500

What was decided at the first Continental Congress?

A letter would be sent to King George III 

500

What does the phrase "no taxation without representation" mean?

It is unfair to tax the colonies without them having a say.

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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