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100

to refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of ones terms. 

What is boycott?

100

to cancel and act or law.

What is repeal?

100

This angered the colonists and drove them to believe they should be taxed only by their own assemblies. 

What is the Stamp Act?

100

One of three to ride and let people know "The British are coming"!

Who is Paul Revere?

100

Considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

200

a mocking figure representing an unpopular individual.

What is an effigy?

200

ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause. 

What is propoganda?


200

Passed in 1764, this lowered the tax on molasses the colonists imported. It also allowed officers to seize goods from accused smugglers without going to court.

What is the Sugar Act?

200

One of the first members of the Virginia House of Burgesses to argue for independence from Britain. Stated "Give me liberty or give me death". 

Who is Patrick Henry?

200

Led by Arnold and Allen, this raid occurred May 10, 1775 where the Green Mountain Boys took over this. 

What is the raid of Fort Ticonderoga?

300

an organization that spread political ideas and information through the colonies.

What is committee of correspondence?

300

during the Revolutionary era, civilian sworn to be ready to fight with only one minute's notice. 

What are Minutement?

300

Passed in 1767, these acts taxed imported goods such as glass, tea, and paper. Tax was paid when arrived and before they went into colonies. 

What is the Townshend Acts?

300

Ordered British troops to go to Concord and seize and destroy ammunition that American Militia has stored to fight the British. 

Who is General Thomas Gage?

300
The battle where Americans held the high ground and delayed the advancement of the British until the Americans ran out of gun powder and ammunition and had to retreat. Considered a British victory even after their losses were more than 1,000. 

What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?

400

court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods. 

What is writs of assistance?

400

American colonist who favored American Independence.

What is a Patriot?

400

In 1774, Parliament passed these acts meant to punish the colonists for resisting British Authority. 

What are the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)?

400

During the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, he was among the first to fall. He therefore became one of the first men to die for the cause of American independence.

Who is Crispus Attucks?

400

He was asked by John Adams to write the Declaration of Independence.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

500

the introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written. 

What is a preamble?

500

A formal request.

What is a petition?

500

Gave England the right and authority to tax and make decisions for the British colonies "in all cases". 

What is the Declaratory Act?

500

A Patriot who fought the British at Fort Ticonderoga. He later became the most infamous traitor in American history. 

Who is Benedict Arnold?

500

The only colony not to vote on whether the colonies should be free and independent of England even though they showed their support of it later on. 

What is New York?