Trouble in Boston
This event made Britain angry at Boston
Boston Tea Party
This law forced colonists to house British soldiers.
The Quartering Act
He said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
When did the first Continental Congress take place?
1774
The first fighting happened in this town
Lexington
How did many British leaders feel after hearing the news about the Boston Tea Party
Furious/angry/mad
This law said colonists could not choose their own leaders
Massachusetts Government Act
This rider warned colonists the British were coming.
Paul Revere
This city hosted the First Continental Congress
Philadelphia
What were colonial soldiers called
Minutemen
What city was punished by Britain by imposing the Intolerable Acts
Boston
What does the word Intolerable mean?
Will not stand for, will not tolerate
The British wanted to arrest these two leaders.
Samuel Adams & John Hancock
How many colonies sent representatives? Which colony did not send a representative?
12, Georgia
What famous phrase describes the first shot in Lexington?
The shot heard 'round the world
Why were the colonists upset about the harbor being closed
They could not trade with anyone else or make money
This law said colonists accused of crimes could be sent far away for trial instead of being judged at home.
What is the Administration of Justice Act
Leader of the militia in Lexington
John Parker
How many members were present at this meeting?
56
Two lanterns meant the British were coming by this way.
water/boats
This law closed Boston Harbor
Boston Port Act
What did colonists call these new 4 harsh laws
The Intolerable Acts
This wealthy Boston leader has a famous large signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
What did the colonies agree to stop doing with Britain?
Trading (importing and exporting goods)
Name one other rider besides Paul Revere on that midnight ride
William Dawes or Samuel Prescott