People
Selected to create and train a military
Thought independece may be necessary but would talk to King George III first
What is George Washington
Taxed Sugar and Molasses
Sugar Act
Where and WHEN did they meet?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1774
Why was the Declaration of Independence created?
To declare independence from Great Britain
refusal to buy a good
Boycotting
Lawyer to the British Soldiers
Thought that independence may be necessary but would like to talk to King George III
John Adams
Townshend Act
To strengthen the colonies, get the taxes repealed
What did Common Sense do for the colonies?
Common Sense explained the importance of independence and how to create a new government
when numerous people sign a document to address a government official
petitioning
Created Sons of Liberty as a violet organization
Created Committees of Correspondences as a peaceful cover up
Wanted Independence
Samuel Adams
Threw 342 crates of tea in the harbor
Boston Tea Party
What were the results of the meeting?
All colonies agreed to boycott British Goods
Set up a militias
Meet again to discuss progress
Name 1 WEAKNESS of the Articles of Confederation
No President, Army, Courts, or Taxation
Allowed British Officials to check for smuggled goods on colonists ships or homes
Writs of Assistance
Created the Declaration of Independence
Wanted Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Boston Harbor closed
Massachusetts limited on town meetings
Quartering Act
Harsh Taxes
Intolerable Acts
What government document was created during the SECOND meeting?
Articles of Confederation
What was 1 STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation
Union, Post Office, Have treaties, Ordinances, Laws (9 out of 13), Declare War, Sell Land
An official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair
Grievances
Create Common Sense
Wanted Independence
Thomas Paine
New Law passed that stated: States cannot go passed the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
What important document was SIGNED during the SECOND meeting?
Declaration of Independence
Name the ACRONYM for either the WEAKNESS or STRENGTHS of the Articles of Confederation
PACTS or UPHOLDS
Ordinary people who are fighting in a battle to supplement a regular army
Militias