They were what made the colonists really frustrated, essentially being the trigger for rebellion
What are Taxes?
100
A Law that made almost every piece of paper taxed after printing
What is The Stamp Act?
100
The goal of it was to stop smuggling by lowering taxes on Molasses
What is the Sugar Act?
100
Because the taxes were on basic necessities that couldn't be obtained normally by the British colonies, and they thought only the Americans could tax Americans.
Why were the colonists mad?
100
They threw tea overboard from three cargo ships
What did Adams and the sons of liberty do in the Boston tea party?
200
A Document declaring peace that the king of England didn't even open or approve.
What is The Olive Branch Petition?
200
The Colonies' best attempt (that worked) to make the British repeal the Stamp Act
What is Boycotting?
200
He was the young lawyer one who argued that "No parts of England's colonies can be taxed without their consent... every part has a right to be represented."
Who is James Otis?
200
The only one not repealed was on tea
What were the taxes that weren't repealed in the Townshend Acts?
200
Because of the Taxes they had to pay but the taxes the Indian-British Tea company didn't have to.
Why did the Boston tea party happen?
300
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"
What is Colonel William Prescott's Orders when low on ammunition?
300
The Government could decide and tax Colonists in all cases according to this law that was passed just after the repeal of the stamp act
What is the Declaratory Act of 1766?
300
They felt their rights as Englishmen were being violated
Why were the colonists mad?
300
They lead to the Boston Tea Party
What did the taxes on tea lead to?
300
They closed Boston harbour
What did the British do as punishment?
400
"The regulars are out!"
What is Paul Revere's warning?
400
A young member of the Virginia house of burgesses who was accused of treason and replied "If this be treason, make the most of it!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
400
1764
When was the Sugar Act declared?
400
It was done in 1767
When were the Townshend Acts declared?
400
Also, They had to shelter soldiers.
What is the second punishment the British brought upon the Americans?
500
An area between Boston and Concord where the British won a victory
What is Lexington?
500
It was 1765
What is the year the Stamp act was declared?
500
The increase of tax revenue.
Why did this Act start?
500
Glass, Tea, Paper, and Lead
What were the items taxed in the Townshend Acts?
500
Quebec was given to the French
What is the third punishment the British used against Americans?