battle of Yorktown
In what year did the battle Of Yorktown take place
1781
What year did the battle of Saratoga take place
1777
What are taxes?
A required fee paid to the government to pay for government activities and services.
When did the loyalists vs. patriot start?
American revolutionarmy war,which lasted from 1775 to 1783.
what is the sugar act
all the taxes placed in sugar or molasses
Which city in virginia was the location of battle of Yorktown ?
Yorktown
Who led the American did NOT provide support to the Americans after the battle of saratoga
Mexico
How do sale taxes work?
If your state
What did Patriots believe?
They argued for individual liberty, self-governance, and believed British taxes like the Stamp Act were tyrannical.
what is the Boston port act?
When they close the harbor
What did the colonial militia defend in concord?
Weapons and supplies
The British strategy changed to focus on the southern colonies after the battle of Saratoga True or False?
True
Why do people complain about income taxes today?
They feel like government is ’ stealing ’ their hard earned money.
What were their actions?
Patriots organized boycotts, protests, and the Continental Army. Loyalists often faced persecution and some fled to Britain.
Administration of justice act is
It allowed to protect British officials from biased local juries in Massachusetts
Who won the battle?
The American and French alliance.
Did Saratoga marked the end of the American revolution True or False
False
Why are most Americans okay with our government taxing us?
The reason that most Americans are okay with taxes is that they have some control over how the money is spend
Were there others?
Yes, some colonists remained neutral, not choosing a side.
Why did the British pass the Intolerable Acts?
They were passed to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party and to restore British control over the rebellious colonies.
What does the phrase “shot heard round the world ” symbolize?
A global impact of the battles
Who was the British general in the battle of saratoga
John Burgoyne
Why was this phrase used by the colonists?
It was a protest slogan against taxes imposed by Great Britain, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, without the colonists' consent.
Who was in the majority?
Opinions were sharply divided, changing throughout the war.
What was the Massachusetts Government Act?
This act suspended the Massachusetts colonial government, banned town meetings, and allowed the King to appoint officials, severely limiting self-rule.