Vocab
Law setting a boundary along the Appalachian Mountains for colonists
Proclamation of 1763
Engraver of the Boston Massacre, aiming to rally colonists against British aggression
Paul Revere
British supporters in the colonies
Loyalist
These troops could leave whenever they needed to. Volunteered
Militia - Continental Army
A tax passed by the British Parliament in 1765 to raise money for the British army stationed in the American colonies
Stamp Act
Conflict that led to British debt and new taxes on the colonies
French & Indian War
Patriot who said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
Nathan Hale
Colonists who supported independence from Britain
Patriots
These troops wore red coats - supported the king.
British Army
Parliament passed this act which placed taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
Townshend Acts
Groups that shared news among the colonies
Committees of Correspondence
Leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Letter sent to King George III to try and prevent war between the British and Colonists. He did not read it.
Olive Branch Petition
Had:
A Better supplies (weapons, uniforms, ammunition)
B Better training for combat
C More ships in the Navy
British Army
To punished the colonists - passed by Parliament in response to Boston Tea Party. Closed the Boston Harbor until all the money was paid back.
Intolerable Acts
British government
Parliament
Thomas Paine
Stated the colonies were no longer apart of Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
Ended the French and Indian War and the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
Imposed taxes on sugar
Money you owe a person or business
Debt
King of England
King George III
Who said "We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately”
Benjamin Franklin
"Kings Men"
Loyalist
This act said the king was king and they had to do what he said.
Declaratory Act