Causes
This Act forced colonists to house British Soldiers and give them a place to stay, provide food, and supplies
What was the Quartering Act?
After the Battle of Saratoga, this man went to France to ask for help. He was also part of writing the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This ocean was sailed by those traveling back and forth between Great Britain and the Colonies.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
These are small groups of men who were trained to go into battle.
What were militias?
Paying for the cost of this event was the first reason the British needed tax money from the Colonists.
What was the French Indian War?
This event involved Patriots raiding a British ship, dressed as Native Americans and throwing all the tea overboard...
What is The Boston Tea Party?
This nickname describes the British soldiers based on their appearance.
What were Lobsterbacks or Redcoats?
This is where the 1st Continental Congress was held/
What is Philadelphia, PA?
These colonists stayed true to their King.
What were the Loyalists?
This flamboyant man was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock?
This is the reason why the Colonists planned and participated in the Boston Tea Party.
What is the Tea Act & Tea Monopoly?
This man thought George Washington should lead the new American Army. He was a true leader (Champion) of the Patriots and was a lawyer and became the 2nd President
Who was John Adams?
King George III closed off this water way as a means of punishment to the colonists.
What is the Boston Harbor?
This famous battle was lost by the Patriots. It was the first official battle of the war.
What is the battle of Lexington?
These are advantaged had by the British and the reason why most thought they would win the war. (Name three)
What are: Large Navy, Trained soldiers, help from Germans, help from Natives, strong leaders, more money, more supplies, experience?
This law placed a tax on printed materials in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act?
This man got credit for writing the Declaration of Independence all though 4 others helped him.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
The name of the governing body of Great Britain.
What is Parliament?
These were advantages held by the Colonists and reasons they won the war (name 3).
What are: help from the French, Guerrilla tactics, motivation for independence, network of spies, knowing the homeland, women to farm and help injured soldiers?
Colonists forced to house British soldiers, Massachusetts being taken over by Thomas Gage of Britain, and the closing of Boston's port... All were referred to as this.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
She was considered a spy and tipped off the Patriots in Boston. She was the wife of a Loyalist, governor.
Who was Margaret Kemble Gage?
These are the names of the original 13 colonies:
What are Massachusetts (Maine was a part of Mass.), Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Georgia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware?
This group organized by John Adams led protests against the new taxes.
What is the Sons of Liberty?
In 1774, representatives from every colony except Georgia met at this gathering in Philadelphia.
What is the First Continental Congress?