Important Acts
Did the Intolerable acts help or hurt the colonists after the Boston Tea Party?
Hurt... the colonists were punished
What is John Hancock known for?
Writing his signature so BIG on D.O.I
document written by Thomas Jefferson and sent to King George III stating 27 complaints against Britain and that America is declaring independence: know some of the complaints as well as the term “unalienable rights” and “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”; states governments get their power from the people
Declaration of Independence
- Extra point if you can tell me what complaints were called
governments get their power from who?
the people
The act passed by Great Britain that forced the colonists to house British soldiers in their homes or places of business.
Quartering Act
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
a deadly riot that occurred on March 5, 1770, on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter.
Boston Massacre
What are 3 causes of the American Revolution?
- British taxation
- French and Indian War
- desire for independence
ect.
The act passed by Great Britain that placed taxes on lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea.
The Townshend Act
Delegate to the Second Continental Congress from Virginia who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
What treaty was signed to end the Revolutionary War? Year?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Why were the Sons of Liberty upset with the British?
"taxation without representation"
Who did the Navigation Act allow the colonists to trade with?
ONLY England
Advocate of independence who wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense” to convince colonists to break away from Great Britain.
Thomas Paine
A group that decides to declare independence from England in 1776 after Britain passed the Intolerable Acts.
Second Continental Congress
What are some of the strengths of the Continental Army?
- more advanced equipment
- home field advantage
- french ally
The act passed by Great Britain that would allow the colonists to move west after the French and Indian War.
Name what act
and
TRUE OR FALSE
Proclamation Act of 1763
False because it would NOT allow...
The delegate from Pennsylvania who supported independence.
Benjamin Franklin
What battle is known for "Shot Heard Round the World"?
Lexington and Concord
What are strengths of the British army?
- more experienced soldiers
- more soldiers