Ch. 5 Revolutionary War

Front

Which law did colonists feel was unfair because they had no representation in Parliament? Options: Tea Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Intolerable Acts

Back

Stamp Act

Front

Which phrase best describes the colonists anger about the Stamp Act? Options: "Give me liberty, or give me death!", "The British are coming!", "No taxation without representation!", "All men are created equal."

Back

No taxation without representation!

Front

To cancel.

Back

repeal

Front

Why did Great Britain repeal the Stamp Act?

Back

Colonists were threatening stamp agents, Colonists were boycotting British goods, Great Britain was not gaining money from the taxes.

Front

Refusing to use or buy something.

Back

boycott

Front

Which law placed new taxes on the colonists after the Stamp Act was repealed? Options: Tea Act, Townshend Acts, Sugar Act, All of the above

Back

Townshend Acts

Front

British troops fired on colonists who were yelling and throwing snowballs at them, and five colonists died.

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

Colonists boarded a ship and threw chests of tea into the harbor.

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

These were a set of harsh laws passed by Parliament after the Boston Tea Party.

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

To give food and shelter to others.

Back

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