Acts
The act that prohibited the importation of some foregin goods.
People who lived in the American colonies and were ruled by Britain.
Colonist
A war between the French and the British that was fought for control over land in the Americas.
The French and Indian War
A big change or overthrow of a government
Revolution
The acts that imposed taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
The Townshend Acts
A person who supported the fight for American independence from Britain.
Patriot
A political protest where the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British into the harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
Money that people pay to the government, often to fund services.
Tax
The act that required the American colonies to provide housing, food, and other supplies to British soldiers stationed in the colonies
The Quartering Act
A person who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
Loyalist
It began as a street brawl between American colonists throwing rocks and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated.
The Boston Massacare
Freedom from being controlled by another country or government.
Independence
The act required colonists to pay a tax on many types of paper, including legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, dice, and playing cards.
The Stamp Act
Played a stubbornness role in the American Revolution, often referred to as "mad King"
King George III
A phrase that came from colonists who were unhappy about this taxation because they did not have anyone to represent their opinions in the British Parliament.
"NO Taxation WITHOUT Representation"
Refusing to buy or use goods from a certain place to protest.
Boycott
Series of laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party.
The Intolerable Acts
A secret political organization that fought British taxation and the expansion of British control in the American colonies
The Sons of Liberty
A meeting of representatives from the colonies to discuss issues and make decisions.
Contiental Congress
Having someone speak or act for you in government.
Representation