American Revolution

What is the prominent quote associated with the American Revolution?

Colonial delegates met to organize opposition to the Intolerable Acts.

Taxes on items imported to the American colonies. Paper, glass, paint, lead, etc.

What years were the American Revolution?

French/British land dispute in Ohio River Valley

A series of laws designed to restrict England's carrying trade to English ships.

The Sons of Liberty dumped British East India Tea into Boston Harbor to protest Tea Act, Act of civil disobedience.

British soldiers fired on an aggressive colonial mob where 5 colonists killed.

Tax on tea in an effort for Britain to obtain more revenue.

Tax on sugar in an effort for Britain to obtain more revenue.

Which was NOT an effect of the American Revolution?

Colonists required to provide food and shelter to British soldiers

What was the effect of the French and Indian War?

Known as the “Coercive Acts”. British reaction to Boston Tea Party. Boston port closed, troops quartered, martial law.

Required legal documents and paper products to have an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid (1st British tax)