Vocabulary
The government or controlling power has what is known as this.
Authority.
The leader of Great Britain at this time.
King George III
Colonists could only settle on land east of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation Act of 1763
When a street fight broke out between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. It ended in 5 people dying.
The Boston Massacre
How many yards are in a football field?
120
A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in an emergency is known as
Militia
The colonists who wanted Independence from Great Britain. They wanted freedom to become their own country, what we now know as the USA.
Patriots
Colonists had to buy a stamp for any paper they used, including newspapers, playing cards, letters, pamphlets, and legal documents.
Stamp Act
When a group of 60 colonists dressed as Tomahawk Indians threw 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor to show they were against the tax on tea.
The Boston Tea Party
Name the three Powerpuff girls
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
To take back, or to cancel, a law is known as
Repeal
The colonists who were loyal to Great Britain and King George's rule. They wanted to remain under British laws and supported Great Britain.
Loyalists
Colonists had to provide housing and supplies for British Troops.
Quartering Act
A territorial tug-of-war for control of the Ohio Valley between France and Great Britain.
French and Indian War
Where is Ms. Hauber from?
Indiana
The unjust use of government power is known as
Tyranny
Rode across the countryside to warn colonists that the British were coming. Also created an engraving of the Boston Massacre.
Paul Revere
Placed a duty, or tax, on certain goods the colonists imported from Great Britain. These included paint, glass, paper, and tea.
Townshend Acts
When delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression. They ended up sending a letter to King George that was ignored.
The First Continental Congress
Who is the most played Spotify artist?
Drake
To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is known as
Boycott
A group of American colonists who disagreed with British rule and formed a secret group to fight back against the British. They helped carry out the Boston Tea Party.
The Sons of Liberty
Closed the Boston Harbor to all shipping, Colonists in Massachusetts could not hold a town meeting without the colonial governor's permission, and British soldiers who were accused of murder would be tried in England.
The Intolerable Acts
Known as the "Shot heard 'round the world." This began the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The other day we watched CNN 10. Kevin McCarthy, who was the Speaker of the House, had something happen to him for the first time in history. What was this?
Voted out of his position as Speaker of the House