Define the term
Making a story or creating something that tries to influence or persuade an audience to further a political or social agenda. An example would be the painting of the Boston Massacre that was painted to make the British soldiers look bad.
Propaganda
This was was fought in the colonies between the British vs. the French (allies with the Native Americans). The British won however, it resulted in a lot of debt for the British.
French and Indian War
I was the leader of the British Monarchy (kingdom) during the time of the American Revolution. At first I was acting very chill (salutary neglect) and then I started to strictly enforce my rules in the colonies.
King George III
This act required colonists to buy tea (that was taxed) from the East India Company.
The Tea Act
What colony was the first successful English settlement located in?
Jamestown, Virginia
To refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval.
Boycott
The colonist were upset about not having a say when it came to how they were taxed. They wanted to have representatives in parliament (British government) to have a voice. The colonist came up with a slogan where they said ......
No taxation without representation.
I was an African American man who escaped slavery and made it to Boston, MA. When the Boston Massacre began, I was on the side of the colonists but was shot and died. I died as a martyr in cause of the Revolution!
Crispus Attucks
This act required colonists to get a stamp on all paper they purchased which resulted in a tax.
The Stamp Act
What was a nickname the colonist gave the British soldier due to their uniform color and style.
Lobster-backs
Distance from Great Britain that resulted in the colonies forming their own types of government and resulted in them making decisions
Salutary Neglect
The colonist wanted to go west of the 13 colonies over the Appalachian Mountains but the king restricted them using the __________________. The king did not want the colonist to expand because it would be harder to control them.
Proclamation Line of 1763
My claim to fame is being the leader of the Sons of Liberty during the American Revolution. I strongly believed that the colonist shouldn't be taxed unless they had representation in Parliament (Great Britain's government).
Samuel Adams
This act placed a tax on imported goods that the colonist needed such as glass, lead and paint.
The Townshend Act
In which colony were Plymouth, Salem, and Boston located?
Massachusetts
Required colonists to send back their raw materials to England and buy their finished goods from England
Mercantalism
A fight that broke out between British soldiers and colonist. Colonist were antagonizing the soldiers by calling them names and throwing snowballs. The soldiers accidentally/out of self-defence shot their weapon resulting in the death of 5 colonist.
Boston Massacre
We are groups of women who organized and participated in boycotts (protesting items). They also helped make goods when the King of England raised taxes and closed the Boston Harbor.
Daughters of Liberty
This act forced the colonist to provide quarters (housing) to the British soldiers. This caused a lot of frustration from the colonist towards the British soldiers and the rule of the king.
The Quartering Act
Who was the leader of the first Continental Army? He was selected for his experience in the French and Indian War.
George Washington
When someone refuses to obey a orders from the government. They can be seen as peaceful protests or nonviolent resistance.
Civil Disobedience
The British Parliament decided they needed some extra money so they decided to force the colonist to buy a specific British tea (that had a tax on in). The colonist (especially the Sons of Liberty) didn't like this so they did something which was considered to be civil disobedience called the ______________.
Boston Tea Party
One of your coolest teachers at SFA Middle School. They are known for teaching history and being really fun. You also might know her for liking sushi, watching The Kardashians, reading and biking. Her favorite color is pink and she has a wiener dog.
Mrs. Newton
This act was created by King George III to punish the colonist after the Boston Tea Party by closing the Boston Harbor until they paid for the tea. He also prohibited the colonist from hosting town meetings and continued to enforce the Quartering Act.
The Intolerable Acts
To import something is to _______________. To export something is to __________________. Tell me in your own words.
Exporting refers to the selling of goods and services from the home country to a foreign country. Importing refers to the purchase of foreign products and bringing them into one's home country.