Stamp Act
This King monkeyed around with the colonists and pushed Parliament to pass a law requiring all paper products to have a stamp of approval.
Who is King George III?
To protest the Townshend Act, colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped this precious British import into Boston Harbor.
What is (British) tea?
The Declaration of Independence was passed on this historic day in American history.
What is July 4, 1776?
Often a side note in history, this very important group helped carry water to the battlelines, cooked food, repaired clothing, and sometimes acted as spies for the colonists.
Who are women?
Colonists were angry about the passing of the Stamp Act because they did not have representation in this British body that passes laws.
What is the Parliament?
In response to the Boston Tea Party, British Parliament passed a number of harsh laws that became known as these to the colonists.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
After the Declaration of Independence was published, colonists were worried that they would be found guilty of this crime.
What is treason?
This group of people, depending on their circumstances, either fought on the side of the British or the colonies, with one notable figure serving as an important spy for the colonies.
Who are African Americans?
Finish this popular phrase echoed by colonists after the passage of the Stamp Act. “No ________ without representation!”
What is “taxation?”
The Second Continental Congress formed in response to the passage of the Intolerable Acts, there two most important actions were to send the Olive Branch Petition to King George and the formation of this fighting body?
What is the Continental Army?
Fort Ticonderoga was a key stronghold for the British. American soldiers were successful in capturing the fort and were able to seize these very important weapons.
What are cannons?
Known for their excellent sailing skills, this country provided important naval support throughout the revolution.
Who are the Spanish?
Colonists threatened and burned effigies of these British officials during the time of the Stamp Act.
What are Stamp Agents?
Paul Revere’s famous ride was a lead up to the first two battles of the Revolutionary War in Lexington and this city.
What is Concord?
After the Battle of Saratoga, this country pledged its support for the American colonies and sent one of their most seasoned commanders Marques de Lafayette.
Who are the French?
A famous sea battle between John Paul Jones, an American sea captain and a British ship produced this quote when asked if he would surrender, “I have not yet begun to _______.”
What is “fight?”
After the successful appeal of the Stamp Act, these laws were put in place that taxed all goods bought and sold in the colonies.
What are the Townshend Acts?
The Second Continental Congress wanted certain rights recognized by the British monarchy. Because they did not get a response from King George III, they decided to do this.
What is declare independence?
Because of this Spanish governor of Louisiana's money and supplies to the Patriot forces, the British were not able to enter the colonies at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Who is Bernardo de Galvez?
This General surrendered his British fighting forces at the Battle of Yorktown which officially marked the defeat of the British in the Revolutionary War.
Who is General Cornwallis?