French & Indian War
What two countries fought against each other in the French & Indian War?
Britain and France
Parliament required all paper products, including legal and trade documents, playing cards, dice and newspapers, to possess a taxed stamp.
Stamp Act
What was the group of men called who formed in Boston and opposed British rule?
Sons of Liberty
Who was the famous silversmith and member of the Sons of Liberty? He is also famous for his "Midnight Ride".
Paul Revere
What city can you go to and go on the Freedom Trail? Seeing all of the historical sites that played a role in the Revolution.
Boston
Ohio River Valley
Acting on complaints from military leadership in North America, Parliament required colonial governments to provide public lodging and provisions for British troops.
Quartering Act
What was the event called that happened on March 5th, 1770?
Boston Massacre
A famous member of the Sons of Liberty; he is famous for his signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
While not a New England city, what famous city can you visit and see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Ben Franklins house?
Philadelphia
Who won the French & Indian War?
Parliament, however, awarded the floundering East India Company a monopoly on the tea trade, leading to large-scale protests.
Tea Act
What was the event that happened December 16th, 1773?
Boston Tea Party
One of the other leaders of the Sons of Liberty; he was a genius for politics and a famous voice on the road to revolution.
Sam Adams
What was the name of the place where the Pilgrims first landed?
Plymouth or Plymouth Rock
What Virginia militia member fought for the British during the war?
George Washington
In retaliation for the Boston Tea Party, Prime Minister Lord North urged Parliament to punish Boston. These acts were called what...
Intolerable Acts
Who was the young multi-cultural man killed in the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
Who was the leader of the continental army?
George Washington
What was the nickname given to colonist who could quickly be ready to fight for their local militia?
Minuteman
Why were the Native Americans more likely to side with the French?
The French had treated them better then the British.
Wishing to avoid conflict between settlers and Native Americans in territories gained from the French and Indian War, Britain forbid settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Who defended the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
A famous leader and speaker for the Sons of Liberty. He was a skilled doctor as well.
Joseph Warren
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpeiler