People
When he was 21 years old he was made a major in the British army. He was president of the united states for two terms (8 years) page 238
George Washington
It stated that only British could sell tea in the colonies. Page 203
Tea Act
British soldiers started to shoot the crowd killing 5 colonists. Page 201
The Boston Massacre
Having the same rights as everyone else. Page 214
equality
Volunteer armies of colonists. Page 207
militias
He did not have enough troops, so he attacked quickly and retreated again and again until he wore off the British. Page 234
General Nathanael Greene
The colonists had to quarter British into their homes. British accused of crimes would go back to Britain instead of being tried in a colonial jury. Page 204
Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts
Members of the Sons of liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians, and dropped tea in the water. Page 203
The Boston tea party
Attempting to overthrow one's government. Page 215
Treason
To join together toward a common goal
Unite
He was born in Great Britain. He encouraged colonists to part with Great Britain and become an independent country. Page 214
Thomas Paine
These were a series of acts that placed taxes on products coming to the colonies. Glass, Tea, lead, and paper were all taxed. Page 197
The Townshend Acts
A shot was fired unexpectedly, causing both sides to shoot. Page 208
The shot heard round the world
Important. Page 206
significant
To get back, remain.
recover
He led the Sons of Liberty in planning an open show for the rebellion, which was the Boston Tea Party. Page 203
Samuel Adams
This Act was passed to tax lead. It was part of the Townshend Acts. Page 197
The Lead Acts
It outlined the ideas that many of the delegates of the convention would use to build a new nation. page 216
The Declaration of Independence
Shelter other people. Page 204
Quarter
to prevent from leaving; imprison Page 224
confine
He was an engineer from Poland. He helped with the construction of a fort for the Patriots. Page 225
Tadeusz Kościuszko
It taxed every piece of printed paper that the colonists used. Page 194
Stamp Act
The conflict lasted until March 1776. The continental army kept the British army confined within the city of Boston. Page 224
The Battle at Lexington and Concord
A lawmaking body. Page 193
Congress
To recognizing the authority of. Page 194
acknowledge