Boston Tea Party
Where did The Boston Tea Party occur?
Boston
What year did it occur?
1770
Lexington and Concord were the first battles in what war?
Revolutionary War
Date the Declaration is signed
July 4th, 1776
newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, broadsides, legal documents, dice, and playing cards
What ship (country) did the Boston Tea Party happen on?
British/English
Who shot who?
British shot Colonists
Why did the soldiers march to Concord?
Destory and capture weapons and supplies
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
The People
Name ONE thing Sugar Act taxed
sugar, wine, coffee, and textiles
The colonists/people were disguised as __________.
Native Americans/Indians
Who was the lawyer at the trial?
John Adams
What was the date of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
1775
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To gain independence
What did quartering act do?
house its soldiers in American barracks and public houses
What year did The Boston Tea Party Occur
1773
What was thrown at soldiers to start the Boston Massacre?
Snowballs
Was Lexington And Concord known as the shot heard around the world?
True
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
glass, tea, paint, paper
Who was involved in the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5
What State Did Lexington And Concord Take Place?
Massachusetts
The Declaration of Independence contains how many main parts?
4
What was the name of the British lawmaking body whose votes affected the colonists?
Parliament