Words You Should Know
To take back something or undo
Repeal
You must feed, house, and transport any soldier living in your residence.
Quartering Act
This famous War started over a dispute of who owned the Ohio River Valley.
The French and Indian War
This colonial patriot was first remembered by his famous etchings depicting the Boston Massacre.
Paul Revere
Some people think that the French and Indian war was a war between the French and Indians.
The French and Indians against the British.
a person who represents a larger group
Delegate
Any paper you buy must be given an official mark which you must pay for.
Stamp Act
Since colonists and American Indian tribes could not get along, Parliament prevented colonists from settling in the new territory.
The Proclamation of 1763
This anti-British protestor would spread news of the Boston massacre to all the nearby colonies.
Samuel Adams
Some people think that because the British beat the French, all their problems were over.
They had lots of debt and more territory they could defend.
Everyone stop buying from this company because they use slave labor.
Boycott
All imports such as lead, glass, paint, paper, and tea will have an additional fee.
Townshend Act
In an act of self-preservation, these British soldiers fired upon the angry crowd killing 5, which became known as
The Boston Massacre
Known for his stubborn personality and inability to compromise.
King George III
Some people may think that the law making branch of the British government was the House of Burgesses.
Parliament
Americans are allowed to do this as long as it is peaceful.
Protest
From henceforth, everyone must purchase your tea from the British East India Company and only this company.
The Tea Act
In an act of "terrorism" colonists disguised as Indians destroyed this valuable import.
Tea
Another name for a British soldier, named after this certain red crustacean
Lobster back
Some people believe that King George was a fair leader and easy to work with.
He was very stubborn, unwilling to compromise, and he held grudges.
To everyone: "As of today, you may no longer play on the soccer field as it is to be only used by the soccer team."
Proclamation
To make amends and recompense the losses incurred on the 16th of December, 1773, we hereby announce that Boston Harbor is closed until the exact debt has been repaid.
The Boston Port Act
The turning point of the French and Indian War
The battle of Québec
A captain in the British army, was assigned to defend a tax office in Boston.
Thomas Preston
Some people think that the soldiers under the command of Captain Thomas Preston heard him say "fire!" before shooting into the crowd in Boston.