Make the Gerund
Smuggle becomes...
Smuggling
True or False: Hundreds of people died in the Boston Massacre.
During the Boston Massacre, what was the perspective of the Boston Colonists?
They felt that the soldiers were unnecessarily violent toward the colonists.
If anti means "non" or "opposite", what is the definition of antifreeze.
Something that stops freezing.
True or false: The Continental Army had just as much experience as England's Army.
False.
Fight becomes...
Fighting
Information that is spread with the purpose of supporting a cause
Propaganda
What was the perspective of King George when America declared their independence?
He felt that he owned the colonists and did not want to give them up.
If the prefix fore means "before" or "front", what is the definition of forecast?
A prediction made before something happens.
What was one reason patriots supported the war?
Acceptable answers: The Boston Massacre, unfair taxes, quartering soldiers.
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the perspective of the Sons of Liberty during the Boston Tea Party?
They felt that they needed to make a point to both the Governor of Massachusetts and England by "Unloading" the tea overboard.
What is a loyalist?
Someone loyal to England during the Revolutionary War.
Why were loyalist merchants against the war?
They felt they would lose a lot of money from trade if they went against England.
Understand becomes...
Understanding
Who organized the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
What was Molly Pitcher's perspective during the battle?
Even though it was scary, she felt she needed to keep the soldiers hydrated and help as best as she could.
What is a patriot?
Someone who wanted to be independent from England during the Revolutionary War.
What is a merchant?
Involve becomes...
Involving
What did "No Taxation without Representation" mean?
The Colonists wanted fair representation in parliament and would not pay their taxes until they got it.
What does "perspective" mean?
Perspective refers to someone's attitude and feelings toward a situation.
What does it mean to be neutral?
Neutral means that you did favor either side.
What was one way the colonists avoided paying taxes.
Acceptable answers: Smuggling, threatening tax collectors, boycotting tea and other products.