Unit 2 Flashcard - American History

Front

What was one of the main reasons the colonists began to resent British rule? High taxes without representation, Access to more land, Support from Native Americans, Desire for independence

Back

High taxes without representation

Front

Which act imposed a tax on printed materials in the colonies?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

What event is often referred to as the 'Boston Massacre'?

Back

A confrontation between British soldiers and colonists

Front

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

Back

To organize colonial resistance against British policies

Front

Which document expressed the colonists' grievances against King George III?

Back

The Olive Branch Petition

Front

What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

Back

They marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

Front

Which act was passed as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

What was the main message of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

Back

To encourage independence from Britain

Front

Which group was formed to coordinate resistance against British policies?

Back

The Sons of Liberty

Front

What did the Second Continental Congress accomplish? Mark only one oval. Options: Drafted the Constitution, Established the Continental Army, Signed the Treaty of Paris, Created the Bill of Rights

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Established the Continental Army