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

How many acts were included in the "Intolerable Acts"?

5

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 were in debt after the French and 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

Which act required the colonists to provide the British Troops with food and shelter?

The Quartering Act

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

Where was the First Continental Congress held?

Philadelphia

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

What was the French and Indian War fought over?

land

400
What where the Townsend Acts?
Taxes on imported good such as glass, lead, paint, wool and paper
400

When did the French and Indian War end and WHO won?

In 1763. The British won.

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?

They decided that they will be called AMERICANS and they wanted their independence.

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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