American Revolution #1
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
What is the Stamp Act?
One of the people who died during the Boston Massacre and is considered a hero is
Who is Crispus Attucks?
Americans started to collect guns and ammunition to save for later
What is stockpiling?
A group of men who could be ready quickly to fight in a battle with the Redcoats.
Who are the minutemen?
Another word for a British soldier
What is a redcoat/lobsterback?
In 1765, he was the mastermind behind the Stamp Act.
Who is Prime Minister Grenville?
A person who supports and defends his or her country is known as
What is a patriot?
The colonists had no representation to stand for them in the British Parliament, where the decision to the tax the colonists was made. They felt this was unfair and wanted a voice in making decisions that affected them.
What is "No taxation without representation."
Twelve of the 13 colonies decided to send representatives to a meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which was known as
What is the First Continental Congress?
The Boston Harbor would remain closed until the colonists paid for the tea that had been destroyed.
What is the Boston Harbor Act?
The French were fighting the British for control of land in North America. Some Native American tribes fought with the British and others fought with the French which led to the....
What is the French and Indian War?
What is the Boston Tea Party?
In order to show their anger towards the Stamp Act, colonist would do this to the Tax Collector.
What is tar and feather?
Colonists wanted to be free from Britain. Another meaning of freedom is
What is Liberty?
To protest something by refusing to buy, use, or participate
What is boycott?
A group of protestors who made speeches against taxes and the British government.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
A group of protestors met under a tree in response to the Stamp Act. They made public speeches against taxes and the British government.
What is the Tree of Liberty?
To undo or withdraw a law
What is repeal?
He was known for the popular cry, "The British are coming".
Who is Paul Revere?
Colonists had to provide quarters, or temporary places for the redcoats to live.
What is the Quartering Act?
Who is George Washington?
The colonists could not tolerate, or accept these new laws.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
This battle is often referred to as "The Shot Heard Around the World."
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
To bring in a product to another country to be sold is
What is importing?
The signal Paul Revere received from across the Charles River as a warning the British were coming.
What is One if by Land, Two if by Sea?