Taxes/Acts
What was the name of the act that required colonists to pay a tax on all printed materials, such as newspapers and legal documents?
Stamp Act
What event occurred on December 16, 1773, where colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Who were the Loyalists in the American Revolution?
those that supported the King
Why did the British government impose taxes on the American colonies?
To repay the war debts from the French & Indian War
This act imposed a tax on sugar, wine, coffee, and other goods imported into the colonies.
Townshend Acts
What significant event happened on April 19, 1775, marking the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington & Concord
This Patriot led the Sons of Liberty and organized the Boston Tea Party.
Samuel Adams
How did the perspectives of Patriots and Loyalists differ on the issue of independence?
Loyalists: thought the laws/taxes were just and supported them. Still wanted to be considered British citizens
Patriots: thought British treatment was unfair and needed to be stopped. Wanted to cut ties from Britain to govern themselves completely.
Which act allowed British soldiers to search colonists' homes without proper legal authority?
Quartering Act (of the Intolerable Acts)
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Who was Paul Revere's famous midnight ride warning about?
The British coming to destroy their stockpile of ammunition an cannons
Explain why the American Revolution was seen as a turning point in history for the United States.
Colonists stood up for what they felt was right and caused a revolution. Eventually, their actions lead to the birth of the United States of America!
The Tea Act of 1773 led to a significant event known as what?
Boston Tea Party
This event started because of snowballs and taunting. A shot was fired, then chaos broke out. 5 colonists were killed.
Boston Massacre
Who was a Founding Father and principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did many African Americans gain from siding with the British?
Their freedom!
What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts imposed on the colonists by the British?
To show the colonists they were under British control, and to punish them for the Boston Tea Party
This was the meeting where 12 delegates from the colonies came together and wrote a petition to British Parliament pleading for better treatment and no taxes.
First Continental Congress
Who was the Declaration of Independence addressed to?
King George III
If you were a patriot, what did you think was the final event that lead to war? (What was the final straw from Britain?)
The British not responding to the petition drafted during the First Continental Congress by May 10, 1775 asking for liberty from their oppressive control.