SS Unit 4: Fighting for Independence

What is one way the colonists responded to the British government imposing taxes in the colonies?

_ was an activist group of men that protested against the acts (Tea Act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Act)

The Stamp Act and the Sugar Act were passed by the British Parliament to raise money for _.

_ helped write the Dec of Ind, formed an alliance with France, started fire & police departments for his community.

The Founding Fathers created a government based on the idea that _.

Americans celebrate the Fourth of July to remember the —

_ was the leader of the Sons of Liberty.

What's one way the colonists responded to the British government imposing taxes on them without allowing representation?

What name was given to the activist group of men who acted out in response to the Stamp Act?

Thomas Jefferson contributed to the Patriots’ cause by writing the _.

The Declaration of Independence was written in order to _.

What was the most important effect of the Revolutionary War?

The Declaration of Independence included _.

No taxation without representation became a popular motto in the British colonies. What was the meaning of this motto?

_ was the general that led us through the American Revolution.

_ was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

What famous Patriot is the subject of the headline?

_ was a Patriot spy that was captured and put to death by Great Britain.

Which Founding Father is described by the information in the box?