The Preachers
EThis New England minister, a 1744 Harvard graduate, preached a famous 1750 sermon on the anniversary of King Charles I’s execution, arguing that resistance to a "lawless tyrant" was a Christian duty and providing the "rhetorical spark" for the American Revolution
Who is Jonathan Mayhew?
This secret group, led by Samuel Adams and John Hancock, challenged the King’s right to tax the colonies.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This Virginia orator famously shouted, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
Thomas Jefferson described Samuel Adams as the "fountain" of this.
What is American Independence?
This 1673 Harvard graduate and Puritan minister is considered the "missing link" between the Puritans and the Founders; he is often called the "Father of American Democracy" for his belief that democracy is the form of government most favored by God.
Who is John Wise?
The Sons of Liberty admired this historical English leader because he successfully overthrew an absolute monarch.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
Colonists were terrified that the King would send one of these high-ranking church officials to rule over them.
What is a Bishop?
Samuel Adams was a "Bible-believing" member of this religious group
What is Congregationalist?
(also known as Puritans)
This Harvard-educated minister taught that resisting a tyrant wasn't just a political choice, but a "theological duty."
Who is Jonathan Mayhew?
This was the name of the famous Boston tavern that featured a likeness of Oliver Cromwell on its sign.
What is The Cromwell’s Head?
Because of the heavy influence of Calvinist clergy, King George III called the war a rebellion named after this religious group.
What is a Presbyterian Rebellion?
In 1772, Adams listed these three primary natural rights: Life, Liberty, and ______.
What is Property?
This 1689 event in England confirmed the "Right of Resistance" to unlawful authority.
What was the Glorious Revolution?
Besides being a tax issue, New England ministers argued this 1765 Act was a threat to the church.
What is the Stamp Act?
Royal officials complained that Presbyterians in the colonies hated Kings just as much as they hated these.
What are Bishops?
Adams used this 1770 tragedy to convince the public that a standing army in a city was a threat to a free people.
What was the Boston Massacre?
This lawyer and Founding Father argued against British taxes by citing the Magna Carta and "Common Law."
Who is James Otis?
The Sons of Liberty believed that "Resistance to tyranny" was actually obedience to whom?
Who is God?
This "ancient" principle, central to the American cause, asserts that the people are the ultimate source of political power.
What is Popular Sovereignty? (Or Self-Government or democracy)
This is the year Samuel Adams wrote the document titled "The Rights of the Colonists."
What is 1772?