Why did the colonists have to house soldiers?
Because of the Quartering Act
What act made the colonist pay more for common goods imported tot he coloniest
What is the townshed act
Why were the colines mad because of the Intolerable Acts?
It was a violation of their constitutional rights and natural rights.
What were the results of the fighting at Lexington and Concord?
For the British, 73 were killed, 174 were wounded, and 26 were missing.
Was the 2nd Continental Congress made of mostly the same delegates or completely different delegates
Mostly the same delegates besides 2 new people
Which war left King George in debt?
French and Indian war
How many people were killed in the Boston Massacre
What is 5 people
What might learning 'the art of war" has meant to the colonists?
to the colonists, it meant strategy and tactics rather than specific warfare technology
Why did the battles of Lexington and Concord increase tensions between Patriots and Loyalists?
everyone has different views pts on rebelling against the British government and many of the org colonies being taken by Canada.
Did the Declaration of Independence say anything about women receiving more rights
No.
What did the Stamp Act do?
It was an extra tax the colonists had to pay and made the colonists get a stamp on any printed paper.
What was the tea act and what was it for
What is it made it so only east Indian could sell tea to the colonist
when did the intolerable acts happen
1774
What details support the idea that the Patriots won the battles?
Alliance with France. Arguably the single most important of Benjamin Franklin's many contributions to his nation was securing a French alliance during the revolution.
Who hired German soldiers to invade the colonies
King Geroge/Britain
Which law was designed to raise revenue?
Sugar Act
Was the Boston tea party a successful revulat against the British
What is yes the Boston tea party was very affective and showed the British that the colonist were unhappy
When did the First Continental Congress take place?
September 5, 1774.
How did Paul Revere and others alert the Massachusetts militia about the approaching British soldiers?
The Midnight Ride
The day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
July 4th
Who's house was damaged by the stamp act
Andrew Oliver
What were the writs of assistance
What is a legal document giving authorities the power to enter you home
Did the Intolerable Acts prevent Massachusetts from governing itself?
Yes
Is Paul Revere an important figure in American history?
He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Who helped revise the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin gave advice to Thomas Jefferson on how to revise it