American Revolution (txt pages 106 - 144)

Why did Great Britain tax American colonists after the French & Indian War?

• Britain wanted to raise money for another war

• The King wanted more money for Fortnite skins

• War costs a lot of money

What was the first tax imposed by Britain in 1764?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• The Chewsday Act

Why were colonists angry about taxes?

• Taxes? I thought you said Texas

• Taxation without representation

• Colonists didn't believe in taxes

• Taxes had never been used before

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay a tax a stamp when purchasing what kind of item?

• Gold

• Iron

• Glass

• Paper

When was the Boston Massacre?

• March 5, 1770

• March 13. 1770

• June 24, 1773

• December 16. 1773

Who is the best-remembered casualty of the Boston Massacre?

• Crispus Attucks

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Mr. Palatini

When did Parliament pass the Tea Act?

• 1776

• 1772

• 1773

• 2023

Explain the events of the Boston Tea Party? Who stormed the ship? How were they disguised? What did they do on the ship?

Draw General Washington and his men crossing the Delaware River.

What color coats did the British wear?

• Brown

• Orange

• Red

• Blue