Events
This event occurred on the streets of Boston when colonists were throwing snowballs, rocks and ice at British soldiers. Shots were fired by the soldiers. Is this the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre or Stamp Act?
Boston Massacre
What caused the French and Indian War?
France and Britain both claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley.
They were fighting over this land.
In the declaration, the three natural rights given to all men are life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.
Liberty
Britain's lawmaking branch of government. Is this parliament, tea act or Boston tea party?
Parliament
Gave Britain's East India Company a monopoly on the tea. Is this the Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party or Tea Act?
Tea Act
What caused tensions to occur between the colonists and Britain?
Britain began taxing the colonies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the difference between a Patriot and Loyalist?
Patriot - supports the colonists separating from Great Britain and being independent states
Loyalist - a colonist who remains loyal to the King and Great Britain. Disagrees with boycotts and protests
Planned by the Sons of Liberty, this event happened in Boston Harbor; colonists were angry about the tea tax, so they dressed as Indians and dumped tea in the harbor. Is this the Boston Tea Party, Quartering Act or Parliament?
Boston Tea Party
What caused the Boston Tea Party?
In the Declaration of Independence it states: "That these United Colonies are, and of Right out to be Free and Independent States." What does this mean?
It shows the intention of the colonies to "break up" with Great Britain and gain independence.
Explain what "taxation without representation" means.
The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament.
Taxed all paper goods including legal documents, playing cards and newspapers. Is this the Quartering Act, Stamp Act or Tea Act?
Stamp Act
What did the King do to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
He closed Boston Harbor, colonists were no longer allowed to have government meetings without a British soldier present, and colonists were forces to quarter British soldiers in their homes.
Sons - planned protests, tarred and feathered British tax collectors, boycotted British goods
Daughters - boycotted British goods, made tea and clothing at home instead
Said that all colonists had to let soldiers into their homes, feed them and give them a place to sleep. Is this Parliament, Boston Tea Party or Quartering Act?
Quartering Act