British Control
This act required colonists to house British soldiers.
What is the Quartering Act?
During the Revolution, these were the people who sided with the rebels.
Who are the Patriots?
This Enlightenment philosopher heavily influenced the ideas written in the DOI
Who is John Locke?
Congress voted yes to accept this document on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This act, passed by Parliament, was a tax on trade.
What is the Sugar Act?
During the Revolution, these were the people who sided with the British.
Who are the Loyalists?
In the DOI, there is a list of 27 grievances. Who are those grievances addressed to?
Who is King George III of Great Britain?
This event happened as a response to the Tea Act. The cargoes of British ships were thrown overboard.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Tax on paper/printed goods.
What is the Stamp Act?
Who was chosen to lead the military vs the British?
Who is George Washington?
These are rights the government cannot take away. The Declaration of Independence is based on them.
What are inalienable rights/natural rights?
During the Boston Tea Party, colonists disguised themselves as these people.
Who are Native Americans?
Tax on Imported goods such as glass, lead, paint, and tea.
What is the Townshend Act?
This man became famous for spreading the word about the British troops' movements.
Who is Paul Revere?
The DOI claimed that the British Government had established this type of oppressive government
What is a Tyranny?
These laws were passed by the British as a way to punish the colonist in Boston, Mass. for dumping tea in the harbor.
What is the Intolerable Acts?
The slogan used by the colonist to show their anger towards British taxation policies.,
What is "No taxation without Representation"?
This man wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense that fanned the flames of revolution
Who is Thomas Paine?
This man composed the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The first battles of the Revolutionary War took place near these villages.
What are Lexington and Concord?