Colonies
This colonial region had long winters, short summers and shipbuilding
New England Colonies
What is the Sugar Act?
Tax on Sugar and Molasses
Tension has been growing because colonists had to pay these...
Taxes
Why were colonists angry about taxes?
They did not have a say in the laws/policies passed.
No Taxation without representation.
These people wanted independence from Great Britain
Patriot
This colonial region had large plantations and grew rice, sugarcane and tobacco
Southern COlonies
What is the Tea Act?
Tax on tea
Who are the Minutemen?
Colonial Militia
Name one form of protest.
Boycott, smuggle, pamphlet, etc.
Colonists that stayed loyal to Great Britain
Loyalist
This colonial region focused on farming and trading. They grew alot of corn, wheat and vegetables
Middle Colonies
What is the Stamp Act?
Talk on paper products like newspapers, legal papers, playing cards etc.
Which side won Lexington & Concord?
Colonists, they caused the soldiers to retreat.
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
For the colonies to declare freedom from Great Britain.
Name of the King
King George III
Which colonial region was best for farming? Why?
Southern economy - long hot summers, long growing season, fertile soil
What was the purpose of the intolerable acts?
To punish the colonists by closing the port of Boston
Why were troops marching to Boston?
To seize weapons
Why did colonists decide to declare independepence?
The King is a tyrant and he no longer protects them. Instead he has done them wrong countless times without listening or trying to fix the issues.
What are your inalienable right aka natural rights, that everyone is born with.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
How does climate impact economy?
Climate effects what people can grow, sell and do which create different jobs and trades.
What were all of these acts designed to do?
Control the colonists and raise money
Why is lexington and concord significant?
Battle that started off the American Revolutionary War. Showed colonists were willing to fight and unite against Britain.
When is Independence Day?
July 4
(1776)
According to the Declaration of Independence, If the government isnt serving their purpose what does the people have the right to do?
overthrow the government and establish a new one