French & Indian War
Who won the war?
great britain
What act placed a tax on stamps that were then required to be on all official documents?
The Stamp Act.
how many people died in the boston massacre?
5
What happened to Boston Harbor as a result of the Boston port act?
No ships were allowed to enter or leave until the debts were paid for the tea.
What written document came as a result of the stamp act congress?
The Declaration of Rights and Grievances
1754-1763
What is The Declaratory Act?
It made it so that the British Parliament could legally pass laws and taxes that effect the colonies
Who was first person to die in the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
Who became the leader of the loyalist colony of Massacheusits and who led the counter government?
Thomas Gage and John Hancock.
Where was the first continental congress?
Carpenters hall in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Where did this take place
north america and new france
the townshend act put taxes on which goods?
Paper, paint, glass, tea, lead
Where was the informal meeting place of the sons of liberty?
The Green Dragon Tavern in Boston
What fear came as the consequence of the administration of justice act being passed?
That British soldiers could practically get away with murder because it would just be tried in a British court.
What were the terms of the agreements that came out of the first continentla congress?
They would boycott british goods and send a petition.
What is this was also known as?
7 years war
Why did the British Parliament pass the Tea Act?
To help the British East India Company.
What was the value in modern day USD of the lost 342 chests of tea?
$1.7 million USD
what amendment would end up being part of the bill of rights?
The third amendment.
Who was the writer of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What was the main cause? (Include all rivers)
France and great britain both claimed control over areas in north america including the ohio river valley, mississippi river, and great lakes region
Why were the intolerable acts passed?
As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
Which individuals warned individuals that the British are coming?
Paul Revere, William Dawes
What province of canada were we a part of in 1774?
Quebec due to the Quebec act
Who wrote the first draft of the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson