Chapter 5 American Revolution Begins

After what event were the Coercive Acts issued?

Why were the Coercive Acts passed?

Tax on all printed materials.

Colonial leaders turned the Boston Massacre into ______, to spread their views.

What did the Sons of Liberty do to British customs officials?

The author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who rode warning the militia that the British were on the way?

One of the causes of the American Revolutionary War.

Parliament passed the _______ Act after they repealed the Stamp Act, "we still are in charge."

After what war did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?

What do people usually eat for Thanksgiving?

What act(law) made colonists take British soldiers in their homes?

First Postmaster General of the United Postal System.

After the 7 Years War, the Proclamation of 1763 did what?

The Sugar Act was designed to stop ____________.

A militia member that was to respond in a minute's notice to the town's square.

Who founded the Sons of Liberty?

What major fort did the Patriots take from the British on Lake Champlain in New York?

African American man killed at the Boston Massacre.

A dummy used in protests.

What battles were A.K.A. "The shot heard 'round the world"

The author of Common Sense.

A festival celebrating the Pilgrims surviving their first year at Plymouth.

The explorer that had a crew that first circumnavigated the world.

A person that did not think the actions of Britain were bad enough to break away from Britain.

When did the First Continental Congress meet?

Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

The historical event where ideas and biology were exchanged between the New and Old Worlds.

The land bridge linking Asia to North American where the first Americans crossed.

What document called for the separation of Britain and the Formation of the U.S.?

What did the First Continental Congress want to do?

The area the French and English were fighting for in the New World during the 7 Years War.

How many died at the Boston Massacre?

Search warrants that allowed officials to search colonists homes and business.

The first battle of the American Revolutionary War with militia fighting redcoats.

George Greenville passed laws targeting what people group?

What law closed Boston Harbor? It had the Boston Harbor Act as a part of it.

What document states that "... all men are created equal..."?

The discovery that led Native Americans from being nomads to farmers.

King George rejected the _______, the last attempt at peace by the colonists.

In Patrick Henry's speech, what was his favorite quote?

What holiday is Thursday?

A delegation from each colony that meet twice to discuss problems with Britain.

What is Mr. Southwick's favorite dessert at Thanksgiving?

In what state did the Battles of Lexington and Concord occur?

A person that rebelled against Britain because of all the ways they violated colonial rights.

These groups united protests, created letters, and spread propaganda throughout the colonies.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?

The idea/ slogan that the colonies should not be taxed without a voice in Parliament.

The king saw the colonies as a source of _____________.