the transfer of goods and services from one person or entity to another, often in exchange for money
Placed a tax on Tea
What was the Tea Act (1773)?
This person:
1. Fought for the British during the French and Indian War
2. Gained valuable experiences during the French and Indian War
3. Had four bullets go through his coat and two horses killed from underneath him
4. Was the leader of the colonial army by the 2nd Continental Congress
George Washington
An event where colonists threw sticks, stones, and snowballs at British guards near a customs house. This resulted in the British guards shooting into the crowd, killing 5 and wounding 6.
What was the Boston Massacre?
What is this an image of?
Boston Tea Party
a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities.
What is a Tax?
Colonists had to provide shelter and food for the British soldiers
What is the Quartering Act?
This person:
1. Ruled Great Britain from 1760 until 1820
2. Imposed harsh taxes and Proclamations on the North American Colonies
3. Went crazy following the American Revolution
King George III
An armed conflict between France and Great Britain over control of North American land, such as the Ohio River Valley, Mississippi River basin, and the Great Lakes region.
What was the French and Indian War?
What is this an image of?
The Boston Massacre
An intellectual movement during the 1600s-1700s that emphasized reason and individualism
What is the Enlightenment?
Acts passed between 1651-1696 that stated
1. Colonists had to sell certain raw materials to Great Britain
2. Colonies could not develop any industries that would complete with British industries
3. Colonists had to transport raw materials to Great Britain using British Ships
4. Colonists could only sell good to or buy goods from Great Birtain
What are the Navigation Acts?
This person
Helped draft the declaration of independence
Was the lawyer for the Soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre
Was the father of the 6th president of the United States
Who is John Adams?
The Shot heard round the world was shot here
Where is Lexington and Concord?
This political cartoon was drawn for what?
Albany Plan of Union
An economic theory stated that in order to increase wealth and power, a country must have a favorable balance of trade
What is Mercantilism?
Taxed sugar products from sources other than the West Indies
What is the Molasses Act
This person:
Believed in the natural rights of life, liberty, and property
Who is John Locke?
What was the Boston Tea Party?
What state/colony is this?
Massachusetts
Someone who supports the colonies staying with the British Empire
What is a Torie?
This Act
1. Placed a tax on imported tea, glass, and paper
2. Suspended the New York Assembly
3. Gave custom officials a general license to search private homes and businesses for smuggled goods
What are the Townshend Acts?
This Person:
Helped draft the Declaration of Independence
Proposed a plan on Union at the Albany Plan of Union in 1754
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
A period of religious revival, lead by Christian churches such as Baptists and Methodists.
What was the Great Awakening?
Who wrote this?
Thomas Paine
an unofficial policy of the British government that allowed the American colonies to operate with little British interference
What is Salutary Neglect?
Colonists were not allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
What is the Proclamation of 1763
This person
Said in a speech "Give me liberty or give me death"
Who is Patrick Henry?
A meetings between 9 colonies in New York City, where they stated that only their elected officials could approve taxes.
What was the Stamp Act Congress?
What are the men doing in this painting?
Drafting the Declaration of Independence