French and Indian War
Who were the two sides in the French and Indian War?
British and France
What did the Sugar Act put a tax on?
Sugar and molasses
Who is James Otis?
James Otis was the one that thought it was unfair that the colonists did not have representation in Parliament
What year was the Sugar Act passed?
1764
What was the court systems for colonists?
Guilty before proven innocent
France
What did the Stamp Act put a tax on?
Legal Documents, dice, cards, newspapers, etc
What quote is Samuel Adams famous for?
"Taxation without representation"
What year was the Stamp Act passed?
1765
How many people died and how many were injured during the Boston Massacre?
5 died, 6 injured
What did the aftermath of the war lead to?
The aftermath costed so much that the British started taxing the Americans. The Americans were not happy and this led to the American Revolution
What did the Townshend Acts put a tax on?
Glass, lead, paint. etc
Who organized the Sons of Liberty and where?
Samuel Adams and Boston
1767
What is propaganda?
Lies or biased opinions to make others think something that may be false.
How many Native American tribes did France team up with?
4
What is the Quartering Act?
It forced colonists to take cares and allow solders onto their property.
Who said "Give me Liberty or Give me death!"
Patrick Henry
When was the Boston Tea Party?
December 16, 1773
Why did John Adams defend the British soldiers and Preston?
He thought that the colonists were fighting for jury rights, and that meant the Britain soldiers deserved them to, or the colonist would be just as bad as them
What Native American tribe did Britain team up with?
Iroquois
What Act was Repealed?
Stamp Act
Who drew a picture that showed totally that the British were the aggressor during the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere
When was the Boston Massacre?
March 5, 1770
What is a Loyalist?
What is a Patriot?
Someone that supported Britain
Someone that supported independence.