Crossing the Ocean
A people group that is the first people to live somewhere, some times called "natives".
Indigenous
A person who supported AMERICA in the revolution.
Patriot
This was the name of the King the colonists rebelled against.
King George
When Patriots protested the tax on Tea by throwing millions of dollars worth of Tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Mr.Neilson's favorite gas station.
A group of people who move to a new place, start new settlements, and are controlled by a big and powerful country in a far away land.
Colony
A person who supported the King (boo) in the revolution.
Loyalist
This is the idea that the law should apply equally to everyone, whether you are a King or a regular dude.
Rule of Law
After the Americans proved they could fight the British, this country chose to ally with and support the Americans.
France
Mr.Neilson's favorite college football team.
Oregon Ducks
The trading of goods, crops, and diseases between the indigenous people of America and the Europeans.
Columbian Exchange
This law put a tax on most paper goods like newspapers, playing cards, and books.
Stamp Act
To punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, the King blocked trade from coming into Boston by doing this.
Closing the Boston Harbor
In 1770, British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five people. What event was this called?
Boston Massacre
Mr.Neilson only eats this type of food.
Carnivore/Animal products.
The idea that people should be able to make their own laws and choose their own leaders.
Self Government
The letter America sent to the King announcing their separation (the break up letter).
Declaration of Independence
Intolerable Acts
This war between Britain and France helped Britain gain land in North America, but it also left Britain with a lot of debt- that Americans were expected to help pay for. What war was it?
French and Indian War
Mr.Neilson went to this college.
Grand Canyon University
The agreement between the settlers who arrived on the ship named the Mayflower on how they were going to run their colony.
Mayflower Compact
This is the idea that people should not be taxed without someone to speak up for them in parliament/government.
No Taxation without representation.
The practice where the King forced Americans to let British soldiers live with them and eat their food.
Quartering
George Washington led a famous sneak attack by crossing this icy river in the middle of winter.
The Delaware
Where was Mr.Neilson last Friday at 6pm on 9/4?
Rodeo/Fair