American Revolutionary War Flashcard

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Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and organized the Boston Tea Party?

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Samuel Adams

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What was a colonist who remained loyal to Britain called?

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Loyalist

Front

What were colonists who wanted independence from Britain called?

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Patriots

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A term that means to cancel or take back something in the government.

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Repeal

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A term that means to refuse to buy or refuse to support something.

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Boycott

Front

What is the act that taxed legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, and dice?

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Stamp Act

Front

What is the act that taxed goods such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea?

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Townshend Acts

Front

What is the law or act that let the British East India Company bypass tea merchants and sell directly to colonists?

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Tea Act

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What is the act or laws that King George III passed to punish Boston for the Tea Party?

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Intolerable Acts

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What was the name of the incident in which five colonists were killed by British troops?

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Boston Massacre