Events in Boston
What was the name of the group of patriot vigilantes led by Samuel Adams?
Sons (and Daughters) of Liberty
What act required colonists to supply housing and supplies to soldiers?
Quartering Act
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What confrontation ended with British soldiers killing five colonists?
The Boston Massacre
What acts included duties on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea, which were all imported from Britain?
Townshend Acts
What battle was considered a turning point in the war?
Battle of Saratoga
July 4, 1776
What amendment protects the right of speech, freedom of religion, and protest?
The First Amendment
What did the colonists call the Coercive Acts?
The Intolerable Acts
What act was passed that required colonists to pay for an official stamp on paper goods?
The Stamp Act
Who made up the Continental Army?
Volunteers
What "certain inalienable rights" are described in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What chambers make up Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
What phrase was used repeatedly by colonists to explain their frustrations with Parliament?
"No taxation without representation!"
What measure was passed by Parliament to regulate colonial expansion and prevent further conflict with Native Americans?
Proclamation of 1763
1775
Which document creates a government that puts the power in the hands of the people and separates the powers of government into three branches?
The Constitution
Why are there three branches of government?
To ensure that one branch does not have more power than any other (checks & balances)
List the four consequences imposed by King George III following the Boston Tea Party.
-Boston Harbor is closed until all debts are repaid
-More soldiers sent to Boston
-New governor appointed by the King and Parliament
-Trials for colonial officials will now be held in Britain
This act was passed to help the British East India Company by allowing it to sell tea directly to the colonies.
The Tea Act
Mercenaries helped the British army. Where were these mercenaries from?
Germany
What are the first three words of the Preamble to the Constitution?
"We the People..."
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment