True or False: Rich landowners, governors and religious leaders were often Loyalists
True
100
Patriots wanted to declare _____________ from the king of England
Independence
100
Why did colonists boycott tea and paper?
To protest taxes
100
The French and Indian War left what country with serious debt?
England
200
This is the word used to describe someone in the American colonies who wanted to remain under British rule
Loyalist
200
This Loyalist hated the patriots for ruining his home. He believed that the king of England knows what was best for the colonies. Even though he was rich he did not wear nice clothes.
Thomas Hutchinson
200
This Patriot was an extremely popular and respected man. He was a writer, printer, inventor, and scientist. He tried to persuade the British Parliament to treat the colonies fairly.
Benjamin Franklin
200
On what day did America declare independence from Great Britain? ( you need the day not the year)
July 4th
200
The proclamation of 1763 was designed to protect the colonists from _____________________
The American Indians
300
This word means to not support either side in a fight.
Neutral
300
This Loyalist was a British religious leader who often used his sermons to promote loyalist ideas.
Jonathan Boucher
300
This Patriot wrote that British laws and taxes are unfair to the colonies.
Mercy Otis Warren
300
In what year did America declare independence?
1776
300
This act forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.
Quartering act
400
This means to act against your own country
Traitor
400
This wealthy, proud loyalist was extremely stubborn and bad-tempered. He believed that since Great Britain had started the colonies, the should be loyal to them.
Lord Dunmore
400
This Patriot was a very good speaker and writer. He organized a group called the sons of liberty, a secret group of patriots.
Samuel Adams
400
Where was the declaration of independence written?
A) Washington, D.C.
B) Philadelphia, PA
C) Denver, CO
B
400
The phrase "No taxation without representation" was shouted during what event in history?
The Boston Tea Party
500
If you are a ruler who is to mean to your subjects they might call you this:
A Tyrant
500
What was Lord Dunmore's real name?
John Murray
500
What Famous invention of Benjamin Franklin help people see both near and far away (MUST be specific) ( you can also write PASS and not lose or gain any points)
Bifocals
500
Who was the first person to sign the declaration of independence? (also the nickname for a signature) ( you may write PASS to not lose or gain any points)
John Hancock
500
This act was passed to punish colonists for the boston tea party and other violent acts against tax collectors