Intolerable Acts
What act required colonies to pay for an official seal when they bought paper items
The stamp act
What was the outcome of the first continental congress?
Keep boycotting and getting militia ready for war
"Shot Heard Around the World" Which "battle" is that known from?
Lexington and concord
What were the colonist known as?
the Patriots
For the colonist who choose Britain, what were they called?
The Loyalist
The Tea Act did what?
Allowed the British East India Company to sell directly to the colonist
Which Congress created the Olive Branch Petition?
The Second
What were the Colonist protecting in Lexington?
a stockpile of weapons
Paul Revere
What did the Declaration of Independence leave out?
Women, African Americans and Native Americans
What was the Townshend Act?
Added duties or tax to glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
Give me the right to "Life, Liberty, and Property." What document did this come from?
Declaration of Rights- First Congress
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the colonist?
Proved they could take on the British
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
When was the constitution signed?
July 4th
Trick question it was actually signed on the 2nd!
What did the Townshed Act include to make sure it was paid?
Allowed tax collectors to search for smuggled goods
What was the outcome of the Second Continental Congress?
Had states write up their state constitution
Due to the colonist being low on ammo, when did the general tell the militia to shoot?
"When you can see the whites in their eyes"
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did the declaration of Independence avoid the mention of people who were here first?
Colonists not regard the natives as people or people who own/hold land
Name the 5 intolerable acts
1)Boston Harbor is Closed till tea is paid for
2)Massachusetts's charter was canceled governor now decided when and if they meet
3)Royal officials allowed going to Britain to stand trial
4) Quartering Act- required colonists to house soldiers
5)The Quebec Act gave a large amount of land to Quebec
Where was the Congress's Held?
Carpenter's Hill- Philadelphia
Battle of Bunker Hill was on what actual Hill?
Breed's Hill
What did Thomas Paine do and why did it matter?
Wrote common sense which stated monarchs shouldn't create laws
What woman tried to convince her husband to include females in giving rights?
Abigail Adams