British
Why did Britain impose the Stamp Act and the
Townshend Acts?
Britian needed money
Who was the first to speak out against the Stamp Act
Patrick Henry
What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the boycott of British goods?
made tea and wove cloth
Which event took place first?
Paul Revere was captured
Why was "No taxation without representation!" a meaningful slogan?
1. we should have a say about what taxes we pay
2. we should be able to have a voice on our rules
Which was NOT an effect of the British taxes?
Patrick Henry spoke at the House of Burgess
Who organized the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
What did the Boston Tea Party represent
It showed that the colonist opposed the tea act
Which battle began with "the shot heard round the world"
Lexington
What did Patrick Henry mean by "Give me liberty or give me death?
1. If I am not free, I might as well be dead
What effect did the taxation have on the colonies?
They started to united as Americans
What is a Patriot?
colonist who is a opposed to British rule
What was the purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?
Share news among the colonies
Which battle forced the British to retreat?
Concord
How do we know that Paul Revere's ride was a success?
1. He was able to warn the colonists that the British were coming
2. The colonists were successful at the Battle of Concord and British retreated
Who lead the men in battle for the relief of Boston?
George Washington
What caused the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Who lead the colonists in the battle of Bunker Hill?
William Prescott
Why at the Battle of Bunker Hill was waiting to see the whites of their eyes important?
1. We were able to kill more British because the guns were more accurate at close range.
Who warned of the British attack?
Paul Revere
What is NOT one of the Intolerable Acts?
The colonists had to pay tax on British imports