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A colonist who supported the king is called...
Loyalist
A specific amount of money that you pay the government
Tax
Tax that the British government placed on newspapers, books, and documents sold in the colonies
Stamp act
What does “No taxation without Representation” mean?
That the British shouldn't be able to give the colonist taxes without allowing them to have a say in the parliament.
The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:
Explain why colonist deserved to free themselves from British rule.
What is it called to fight back against someone?
Revolt
A partner, in time of war
Ally
How did King George react to the Boston Tea Party?
He closed the Boston Harbor
Which event became known as the “Shot heard around the world?”
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which list of events below is in order from earliest to latest?
Stamp Act, French and Indian War, Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party
A colonist who is against the king is called
Patriot
when a group of people work together to overthrow, or get rid of, government.
Revolution
Who won the French and Indian War (7 years war)
British
Which battle convinced France to become an ally of the Americans?
Battles of Saratoga
Britain passed an act that required colonists to buy tea from the British East India Company.
The Tea Act
A nickname for a British solider
red coat
Which of the following describes the colonists’ reaction to British taxes?
They were upset because they believed they should be represented in the government to help make decisions about taxes.
What did colonists cry out when they were protesting the British Parliament?
"No taxation without representation"
Another word for liberty is:
Freedom
What is the name of Ms. J's two cats
Ivy and Binx
An official agreement between two countries
Treaty
The French and Indian War was fought over
Land
During the French and Indian War there were two sides who fought each other. These were:
British and French & Indians
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What is Ms. J's favorite color?
Green