American Revolution Terms & Events

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King George III

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The King of England during the Revolutionary era who was seen as abusing his power and escalating tensions with the American colonies.

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Sugar Act of 1764

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This act, passed in 1764, placed a tax on several items including molasses.

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The ________ required colonists to buy special taxes stamps for legal documents and newspapers.

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Stamp Act of 1765

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Fill in the blank: ________ established the Committee of Correspondence to keep people informed on British activities in the colonies.

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Samuel Adams

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An official expression of opinion by a group is called a ________.

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Resolution

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To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one’s terms is to ________.

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Boycott

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To cancel an act or law is to ________.

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Repeal

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What were the Townshend Acts?

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A series of British laws passed in 1767 imposing taxes on the American colonies

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Who were referred to as Redcoats?

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Redcoats were British soldiers, especially those who fought during the American Revolutionary War.

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What was the Boston Massacre?

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A violent confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists in 1770