Road to Revolution-Flashcard 2

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What does "boycott" mean?

Back

refusing to buy goods

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What is the main job, or purpose, of government?

Back

to protect the rights of the people

Front

Why did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?

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They were being taxed without having any representation in the government.

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What was the Quartering Act?

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The colonists were forced to provide housing and food to British soldiers.

Front

What did the Stamp Act tax?

Back

printed materials like newspapers and legal documents

Front

How did the British react to the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Issuing the Intolerable Acts.

Front

What was the term for the colonial soldiers that would be ready in a minute's time to fight?

Back

Minutemen

Front

This event happened when a crowd of protesters threw snowballs and rocks at British soldiers, who fired into the crowd.

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Boston Massacre