Vocabulary
What is a Patriot?
Supported independence from Britain; Many felt British laws were unfair
Define the Stamp Act.
Taxed colonists on printed materials such as legal documents, newspapers, and certificates
What was the name of the event between France and Great Britain for land on US soil?
The French & Indian War
- Boston's port was closed
- Could not hold town meetings
- Colonists must house and feed British soldiers
Who won the French & Indian War?
Great Britain
What is a Loyalist?
Remained loyal to England; Believed in peace with the king
Define the Quartering Act
Required colonist to give British soldiers housing and food
The Sons of Liberty from 9 colonies came together to form the __________________.
What was the cause of Lexington & Concord?
Delegates from 12 colonies formed the First Continental Congress, where they wrote a statement saying that they would boycott British goods.
What was the saying that meant the colonies should have someone to speak for them before any new laws are passed?
No taxation without representation.
What is a Neutralist?
Did not pick a side; Ties to both British and colonist
Define the Tea Act
East India Company had a monopoly of tea sales
Colonist dumped tea into the harbor in protest of being taxed unfairly. Which event does this describe?
The Boston Tea Party
What was the cause of King George implementing the Stamp, Townsend, and Tea Acts?
Great Britain needed to pay off their debt from the French & Indian War
Name one famous Patriot.
Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson
Define the word "boycott"
Refusal to participate in something as part of a protest
The law that was passed to tax items like paper, glass, and paint, and allowed officials to search homes without permission was which Act?
The Townshend Act
Colonists were upset about all these taxes and decided to gather in Philadelphia to decide what they were going to do. This was known as the _________________________.
First Continental Congress
What was the effect of the Sons of Liberty gathering to discuss what to do about the new taxes given to them by the King?
The Stamp Act was repealed.
Which Intolerable Act forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
What was the name of the group of men that came together to repeal the Stamp Act?
Sons of Liberty
The Quartering Act, Boston Port Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Administration of Justice Act, and Quebec Act were all part of which law?
The Intolerable Acts
Why was the First Continental Congress important?
It was the first colony-wide government made up of delegates from 12 out of 13 colonies.
There was increased tension in the colonies after King George implemented the Townshend Act. What happened as a result of this?
The Boston Massacre
How long did the Stamp Act last until it was repealed?
One year