British Taxes on the Colonies
When did the first act happen? (Sugar Act)
1764
This event took place on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers killed 5 colonists in Boston.
Boston Massacre
Colonists opposed the Tea Act because they believed it violated this principle: “no ___ without ___.”
Taxation without representation
What was the purpose of the American Revolution
American Colonies wanted independence from Britain rule
What is something Mr. Patterson says everyday
Negative
The act required colonies to feed and shelter British troops stationed in the Americas
The Quartering Act
The Indian and Black sailor was a casualty of the Boston Massacre. Notable for his name
Crispus Attucks
The Tea Party was a response to this 1773 law that gave the East India Company a monopoly on tea sales.
Tea Act
What was the nickname of the Battle of Lexington & Concord?
"Shot heard around the world"
How old is Mr. Patterson's daughter?
8
Raised the duties on luxury items such as wine and molasses, and silk that Britain sold to the colonies. What is this act called?
Sugar Act
This famous patriot and silversmith created an engraving of the Boston Massacre that exaggerated British aggression.
Paul Revere
Who led the Eden Tea Party
Penelope Barker
When was George Washington named Commander-in-Chief of the Colonies?
Second Continental Congress
How long has Mr. Patterson been coaching basketball?
11 Years
These harsh 1774 laws closed Boston Harbor and limited town meetings as punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
What person led the patriots in circulating letters to describe the event of the Boston Massacre
John Adams
About how many chests of tea were destroyed during the Boston Tea Party?
Close to 300
This person is famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists about the British troops.
Paul Revere
What two countries have Mr. Patterson been to?
Mexico & Jamaica
When did the Stamp Act start?
1765
British soldiers opened fire on the colonists after the crowd began doing this.
Throwing snowballs, rocks, and insults at the soldiers
When did the Boston Tea Party occur?
1773
Out of the original 13 colonies, name five?
NC, SC, GA, VA, PA, CT, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire
What is the name of Mr. Patterson's podcast?
Boro to the World Podcast