Acts
What law prohibited the colonists from expanding west?
The Proclamation Line of 1763.
Who is King George III?
The King of Britain.
British colonists dressed as _____________ ____________ and dumped 342 chest of tea into Boston Harbor.
Mohawk Indians
Who is Paul Revere?
created the engraving image of the Boston Massacre. He was a silversmith, who tried to warn people of Lexington and Concord.
5 British colonists were shot and killed on March 5, 1770?
The Boston Massacre.
What was something the Son's of Liberty did tax collectors or sometimes people that supported Britain? (Hint: Made them look like a chicken)
Tar and Feather
What is a "lobsterback"?
A nickname given to the British soldiers wearing red coats.
How many colonies were represented at the First Continental Congress and what were they for?
12 out of 13 colonies were represented and they were to respond to the Intolerable Acts.
What is Parliament?
Great Britain's law making body. People that made laws in Britain.
What did the British call the Intolerable Acts?
Coercive Act
What is a patriot?
A patriot is someone whom feels or voices expressions of patriotism, support for their country.
Who was an important figure in the French and Indian War? He was shot in the war, but later on survived to be a very important person in our country's history.
George Washington
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British
What was the Quartering Act?
This Act stated that colonists could only buy tea from one British Tea company.
Tea Act.
When a law or act is canceled or overturned
What is "repeal"
Who was on trial for encouraging the Boston Tea Party? He was on trial for treason.
Ben Franklin
Who is Captain Thomas Preston?
He was the leader of the British soldiers who fired at the Boston Massacre.