Famous People
leader of the Colonial Army
George Washington
a public expression of objection, disapproval or dissent towards an idea or action, typically a political one.
Protest
Event of protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773
Boston Tea Party
Strategy of refusing to purchase goods in the hopes of weakening the other party.
boycott
An act passed by the British Parliament allowing the British East India company a monopoly on the sale of tea in the colonies
Tea Act(1773)
Wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion
Patriot
The first constitution in History was signed on this year
1787
Who led the town meeting just before the Boston tea party, to discuss the unfair taxation of tea by the British?
Samuel Adams
In a _________ market, the seller faces no competition, as he is the sole seller of goods with no close substitute. ... He enjoys the power of setting the price for his goods.
Monopoly
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers killed five civilians and injured six others in Boston.
Boston Massacre
The king of Great Britain, who tried to impose new taxes on the colonies
King George III
the right to vote in a public, political election
suffrage or franchise
Years of the Revolution
1775-1783