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British Control
Colonial Resistance
Road To War
Declaring Independence
Potpourri
100
This act required colonists to house British soldiers.
What is the Quartering Act?
100
The Sons of Liberty used propaganda about this March 5, 1770, event to arouse resistance to British authority.
What is the Boston Massacre?
100
During the Revolution, these were the people who sided with the rebels.
Who are the Patriots?
100
Define a Republic
Power held by those elected rather than a monarchy
100
what was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
it was a turning point in the war
200
This act, passed by Parliament, was a tax on trade.
What is the Sugar Act?
200
Two strengths of the Americans during the revolution
knew the land had a reason to fight George Washington
200
During the Revolution, these were the people who sided with the British.
Who are the Loyalists?
200
This man authored Common Sense.
Who is Thomas Paine?
200
What were ways that the British were better prepared for battle
supplies, people and experience
300
Parliament passed this to raise money to help pay for the cost of defending the colonies. Money raised from all legal papers
What is the Stamp Act?
300
The difference between loyalists and patriots
Loyalists were those loyal to the crown. Patriots were the rebel forces fighting for the colonies
300
What did the bill of rights do? And who supported the addition of it to the constitution
Protect peoples natural rights and the Anti federalists
300
These are rights the government cannot take away. The Declaration of Independence is based on them.
What are inalienable rights?
300
During the Boston Tea Party, colonists disguised themselves as these people.
Who are Native Americans?
400
Explain one problem we had with England before the Revolution
Taxation w/o representation
400
What is Guerrilla Warfare?
What the americans used to win the Revolution
400
This man became famous for spreading the word about the British troops' movements."the british are coming, the british are coming"
Who is Paul Revere?
400
This man was chosen to lead the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
400
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail
too weak
500
One way of protesting British taxes peacefully
Boycott them
500
This event happened as a response to the Tea Act. The cargoes of British ships were thrown overboard.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
500
These members of the militia were trained to be ready at a moment's notice.
Who are the Minutemen?
500
This man composed the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
Explain the significance of Shays rebellion to our first constitution
It showed how weak it was and that we needed a new constitution.