Acts
Great Britain owed a lot of money from the French & Indian war. As a result they passed what act?
Stamp Act
What is the name of the protest that occurred when colonial men disguised themselves as Indians and dumped tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
What does coerce mean?
To force someone to do something
What were the militia doing in Concord, MA?
Storing ammunition
When was independence declared?
July 4, 1776
The Stamp Act placed taxes on what?
Printed Paper
This famous tragedy happened when an unruly crowd was protesting near the Custom House in Boston.
The Boston Massacre
What are the Coercive Acts also known as?
Intolerable Acts
Who were the Minutemen?
members of the local militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice.
Who wrote Common Sense, which influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
What is famous quote associated with the Stamp Act that expressed colonists' frustration.
"No taxation without representation!"
This committee made sure colonists in rural areas had access to information through pamphlets.
The Committees of Correspondence
What were the two groups that had divided opinions, one supported Britain, the other was against Britain's actions.
What is the famous name for the beginning of the American Revolution that happened at Lexington and Concord?
The Shot Heard Around the World.
What are the basic human rights according to The Enlightenment, which influenced the Declaration?
liberty and equality
A secret group of colonial men who encouraged boycotts.
Sons of Liberty
What were the people called who delivered letters for the committee of correspondence?
Express Riders
What does it mean to quarter a soldier?
Shelter
Who were the British going to arrest during the battles at Lexington and Concord?
John Adams and John Hancock.
Who wrote the draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
glass, tea, lead, paper
55 delegates met during this meeting and asked Britain to repeal the Intolerable Acts.
The First Continental Congress
What were the 4 things the Coercive Acts did/required?
Shut down Boston Harbor, required Boston to pay for the destroyed tea, forced colonists to quarter soldiers, and put MA under martial law.
What happened at Lexington?
What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
The Preamble, Charges against King George, Formal separation from England.