Colonies
The total amount of original English colonies
Thirteen (13)
This war, sometimes referred to as the Nine Years War, gave Britain became the leading power in North America.
The French and Indian War
The Sugar Act
In addition to being the 3rd President, he also is credited with being the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
to void or to get rid of--usually referring to a law
REPEAL
This was the first of the southern colonies to be established.
The Appalachian Mountains
This group in particular was LIVID over the tax on molasses and sugar products
Rum Makers
Before becoming president, this Massachusetts native was the defense attorney for the British soldiers accused of murder after the Boston Massacre...
John Adams
Having to do with government, laws, and elections
Political
This was the first of the New England colonies to be established (by Pilgrims)
Massachusetts colony
This decree forbade colonists to go west of the Appalachian Mountains
The Proclamation Line Act
This tax imposed fees and charges on ALL written items--including newspapers, legal documents, and even a deck of cards...
The Stamp Act
While this silversmith and patriot never said "the British are coming," he did alert the people of Massachusetts that the "regulars are coming out"... he also famously depicted the Boston Massacre
Paul Revere
The law-making body of Britian
This group of colonies is the largest in land mass...
The Southern Colonies
Tariffs
These set of Acts imposed taxes on EVERYDAY products such as paints, glass, and tea.
The Townsend Acts
He is the main subject of all the Grievances in the Declaration of Independence
King George III
A form of communication that is used to mislead and influence public opinion
Propaganda
This group of colonies were known as the "Breadbasket Colonies"
The Middle Colonies
In order to make sure colonists did not cross the Proclamation Line, Britain placed these many soldiers along the Appalachians
10,000 soldiers
After the Boston Tea Party, the King and Parliament imposed the Coercive Acts, better known in America as
The INTOLERABLE Acts
He is the first signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the two patriots that the British were looking for before the Battles of Lexington and Concord began...
John Hancock
Manumission