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What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What is the term when consumers purposefully avoid a product as a statement against the producer? (The colonists did this to British goods)
Boycott
Who rode to warn the colonists that “the British are coming”?
Paul Revere
Who was chosen as commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who created the engraving known as the "Bloody Massacre" ?
Paul Revere
Before any violence started, the taxes were created to pay off a previous war known as the...
French & Indian War
What was the famous battle which improved morale for the Colonial Army where the famous order was given to "not fire until you see the whites of their eyes" ?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who defended the British Troops in their trial?
John Adams
The meeting of the colonies to discuss the Intolerable Acts was known as what?
1st CC
What is the word for advertising that is deliberately one sided? (Usually has political affiliation)
Propaganda
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against—
Tea Act
The Intolerable Acts were passed in response to—
Boston Tea Party
How were the Intolerable Acts different than the Stamp and Sugar Acts?
They were actual laws rather than taxes
What was the Tea Act?
A mandate that colonists must buy their tea from the British East India Company
What was the Quartering Act?
It said colonists had to house and feed British soldiers
What document was written by the 2nd CC as a last effort for peace with Britain ?
Olive Branch Petition
Who gave a speech to his fellow Virginians which included the famous line, "Give me liberty or give me death" ?
Patrick Henry
Who was the notable victim of the Boston Massacre who is known as the first victim of the American Revolution?
Crispus Attacks
Who wrote "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania?"
John Dickinson
What group is is credited with conducting the Boston Tea Party and several other rebellious acts against the British?
Sons of Liberty