When were the Intolerable Acts passed?
March 24, 1774
This Proclamation prevented settlement West of the Appalachian mountains.
The Proclamation of1763
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
In response to the Intolerable Acts, the colonies sent representatives and it became known as
This war was fought from 1756-1763
7 Years War (French and Indian War)
This Act closed Boston Harbor
The Boston Port Act
What were the 2 reasons for the passing of the Proclamation of 1763?
French Settlers and Native Americans.
This was the leader of the British troops in North America
Thomas Gage
This pamphlet was published urging the colonists to not pay stupid taxes.
Common Sense
This group of Patriots worked to fan the flames of revolution
Sons of Liberty
This Act increased rights to French Canadians
Quebec Act
This tax act was introduced to tax sugar and molasses.
The Sugar Act
This American General switched sides
Benedict Arnold
These two battles began the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
This Act was protested and repealed, it was a tax on lead and paint.
Townshend Act
This Act allowed only Parliament to pick new governors
The Massachusetts Government Act
This tax act was passed on all printed goods.
The Stamp Act
This American General was the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
This was the first major American victory even though they lost the battle.
Siege of Boston (Bunker Hill)
This event saw British soldiers open fire on colonists. Killing 5 wounding more.
Boston Massacre
This Act was passed in 1767 but was expanded on in 1774.
The Quartering Act
This act made all colonists have to quarter British troops and become maids to them.
The Quartering Act of 1767
Which of the following was not part of the Intolerable Acts? A. Quebec Act B. Quartering Act of 1774 C. Administration of Justice Act D. Declaratory Law
D. Declaratory Act
What day was the Declaration of Independence declared?
July 4th, 1776
In response to the Tea tax, colonists dressed up as Natives and threw tea into the harbor
Boston Tea Party