American Revolution
Which act put a tax on tea without letting the colonists vote on it?
Tea Act
Why did England tax the colonies?
To pay for debts from the French and Indian War
A person who travels seeking new discoveries is a (an)
explorer
What are regions?
Regions are places that have common characteristics.
Why did Colonists want their freedom from England?
They did not want to pay taxes. They wanted freedom.
What was the Stamp Act?
Tax on all paper products (newspaper, cards, books, and documents)
What were American Indians forced to do as European explorers invaded many of the homelands?
move to new lands
What is included when making a map?
Maps include the following: title, map legend, compass rose.
During what event did men dress up and dump tea into the Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What did the Colonists mean when they said "No Taxation without Representation"?
They didn't want to be taxed when they have no voice in the government in England
Why did Columbus explore?
to find a western sea route to Asia
What is a compass rose?
A compass rose is a symbol that shows directions (north, east, south, and west) on a map.
What were some causes of the American Revolution?
Religous freedom, taxes, wanted more say in government
Explain the Boston massacre.
This was an event that occurred on Monday, March 5 1770 that helped spark the American revolution
What is the 1st permanent English settlement?
Jamestown, Virginia
Who won the Revolutionary war?
Americans
Why did England tax the colonist? Explain.
Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. They decided to require several kinds of taxes from the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War.
What caused many American Indians to die when Europeans started to explore their lands?
deadly diseases
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East and West