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The Battle of Lexington marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
True/False
True
The Intolerable Acts were created to reward the colonistsnfor the Boston Tea Party.
True/False
False
Minutemen were called that because they were prepared to fight in a minute's notice.
True/False
True
Loyalists were always treated fairly during the Revolutionary War.
Tru/False
False- Loyalists were often treated poorly.
Who rejected the Olive Branch petition?
King George III
The Olive Branch Petition was accepted by King George III.
True/False
False- King George rejected the petition.
What were Patriots?
People who wanted independence from Britain
Who commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
What were Loyalists?
People who were loyal to the king.
Sing a short song and dance about the Boston Tea Party.
Bravo!!!!
What types of people often led the Patriot movement?
Well educated and wealthy individuals
What battle marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington
What does quartering mean?
To house soldiers without your consent.
Where did the colonists create the petition sent to King George III?
In the Second Continental Congress
Why were colonists upset that the British officials could go to Britain or Canada to be tried if accused of a crime?
Because the judges were loyal to King George and would rule in favor of the King.
Who tended to support the Loyalist cause?
Wealthy merchants, farmers, and former royal officials
Why were the colonists angry about the Tea Act?
They believed Britain was trying to make them accept British taxes
Why were the Intolerable Acts created?
To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
What city's port was closed as a result of the Intolerable Acts?
Boston port
What weapon did the minutemen keep ready and close by their side?
A musket
How did the Middle and Southern colonies generally react to the Intolerable Acts?
They felt that Massachusetts should have to deal with Britain on their own
What was the name of the African American man who was killed at the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
Name two actions taken under the Intolerable Acts.
Any of the following two
Shut down the Boston HArbor
Limited town meetings in Massachusetts
Allowed British officials accused of crimes to be tried in Britain or Canada
Forced colonists to house British soldiers
What was the event that marked the first time the minutemen opposed the British troops?
The Battle of Lexington
What was an insult that the colonists would yell at the British soldier at the Boston Massacre?
They refered to them as lobsterbacks because of their red coats