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What laws passed by the British in 1765 forced colonists to house British soldiers?

the Quartering Act

100

What happened during the Boston Tea Party

The Sons of liberty dressed up like native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.

100

Who was George Washington?

Commander and Chief of the Colonial Forces.

100

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? 

Thomas Jefferson

100

What do you do when Mr. T rings his bell? 5x

Get Quiet

200

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?

To protect British trade and restrict colonial trade with other countries

200

What happened during the Boston Massacre 

British Solders shot into a crowd of angry colonist.

200

Who was Samuel Adams?

Leader of the Sons of Liberty. 

200

What are unalienable rights? 3x

Rights that cannot be taken away.

200

Name 1 famous Patriot. (Bonus Points for each name you give)

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

Benjamin Franklin

300

What did the Currency Act force Colonist to start using? 2x

British Currency/Money

300

What happened during Paul Reveres late night ride? 3x

He warned that the British were coming by Sea.

300

Who was the King of England?

King George III

300

What two groups were not discussed in the Declaration of Independence?

Women and Slaves

300

Name 1 British Ally.

Native Americans

Hessian Troops (Germany)

400

What did the Stamp Act Require?

That all printed materials have a special government stamp on them.

400

What was Lexington and Concord? 2x

First Battle of the American Revolution.

400

Who represented the British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre? 2x

John Adams

400

Name one offense listed in the 2nd part of the Constitution. (Bonus Points if you can name 3)

Refusing to approve laws passed by the colonial assemblies.

Placing a standing army in the colonies.

Imposing taxes without the colonial consent

400

What was the goal of the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts?

To punish Boston because of the Boston Tea Party
500

What good were affected by the Townshend Act.

Tea, Glass, Paper, Lead, and Paint

500

What advantage did the militia men of Boston have over the British Soldiers in Battle of Bunker Hill? 

They had the high ground

500

Who was Benedict Arnold?

Early American Hero who later would become one of the most infamous traitors in American History.

500

Who's ideas are expressed in the Declaration of Independence.

John Locke

500

Why did the British start taxing the Colonist in the first place? 2x

They were in debt due to the French and Indian War.

They wanted more control of the Colonies.