Rebellion in Boston Flashcard

Front

In 1753-1764 the ____________________________ was fought between England and the French and it cost England a lot of money.

Back

French and Indian war

Front

King George III needed money to pay for the war so he decided to ___________ the colonies.

Back

Tax

Front

The Stamp Act forced the colonists to purchase a stamp for every paper item they purchased or used.

Back

True

Front

The Sons Liberty was a secret organization that sometimes used violence to protest unfair taxes.

Back

True

Front

The Quartering Act was a tax that forced the colonists to give shelter and food to troops who were stationed in their own.

Back

True

Front

What slogan did the colonists use to protest having no choice and no voice in parliament?

Back

No taxation without representation!

Front

The __________________________ was a meeting of leaders from the colonies to discuss problems with England

Back

The First Continental Congress

Front

The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Indians and threw boxes of tea from a ship into the harbor during the __________________________.

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

During the _________________________________ leaders of the colonies met to discuss breaking free from England.

Back

Second Continental Congress

Front

A ____________________ is when the government of a nation is taken over by force and is replaced with a new one.

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Revolution