Colonial Commotions
This event marked the beginning of tensions between Britain and its North American colonies.
What is the French and Indian War?
This British policy allowed the colonies a period of limited oversight, fostering a sense of independence.
What is Salutary Neglect
This economic system did Britain use to control colonial trade.
What is Mercantilism
The Sons of Liberty were best known for organizing protests against these.
What are British Taxes?
This individual made the famous midnight ride to warn the colonial militias of the approaching British forces.
Who is Paul Revere?
This act forced colonists to provide housing for British soldiers, increasing tension.
What is the Quartering Act?
The Townshend Acts placed a tax on goods such as these.
What are paper and tea?
This act placed a direct tax on printed materials in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act
Colonists responded to the Townshend Acts by organizing these.
What are boycotts and protests?
This declaration made by Patrick Henry is famous for its call to action.
What is "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
The purpose of this plan was to unite the colonies against French threats.
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
This person defended the British soldiers accused of the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams
The main reason for Britain increasing taxes on the American colonies after this war was to pay for the war debt.
What is the French and Indian War?
This group organized protests against British taxes and laws.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This prominent leader in the Sons of Liberty was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
The skirmishes at Lexington and Concord are important because they were the first military engagements of this conflict.
What is the American Revolution?
These acts were passed as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
This act created courts without juries to try colonial smugglers.
What are Vice Admiralty Courts?
The Boston Massacre was used by colonial leaders as propaganda to fuel this.
What is anti-British sentiment? (resistance against British)
This event sparked the passage of the Intolerable Acts.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Crispus Attucks is remembered as this in American history.
Who is the first person killed in the Boston Massacre?
This law gave the British military the power to search colonial homes and ships for smuggled goods.
What are Writs of Assistance?
The British government implemented this act to tax sugar imports and reduce smuggling.
What is the Sugar Act?
This action was taken by the First Continental Congress in response to British policies.
What is sending a petition to King George to repeal the Intolerable Acts?
This statement best describes the Albany Plan of Union.
What is a proposal to unite the colonies for mutual defense?