Rebellions
What was the Stamp Act?
tax on documents, newspapers, and cards.
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists protested by dumping tons of tea in the water.
What river did Washington cross?
The Delaware River.
What happened to the stamp collectors?
They were harassed/ tortured (killed)
When and where did the 1st Continental Congress take place?
In late 1774, held in Philadelphia.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It was the turning point.
What started the taxation?
Britain needed money from being in debt.
Why was Bunker Hill important?
First major war for the colonists.
How did the colonists surprise the British at Trenton?
The colonists attacked during the winter.
How many colonists were killed in the Boston Massacre?
Only 5 colonists were killed.
Who wrote about common sense?
Thomas Paine.
What did the women do during the war?
They were out on the battlefield helping fight, doing anything to assist the soldiers.
Who said "No taxation without representation"?
James Otis Jr.
What was the olive branch?
A document written by the 2nd Congress to Great Britain to avoid the war.
When was the Treaty of Paris written?
1783