Road to Revolution

Front

Why did the colonial leaders say “no” to the Albany Plan of Union?

Back

They were afraid the plan would take away power from each colony.

Front

In Ben Franklin’s political cartoon with the snake cut into pieces, what do the different pieces of the snake stand for?

Back

Each piece of snake stands for a different colony or group of colonies

Front

In 1765, leaders from 9 colonies met in New York City to protest the new British taxes. What was this meeting called?

Back

Stamp Act Congress

Front

What event made the colonists refuse to buy glass, paper, lead, and tea?

Back

Townshend Act

Front

What saying did the colonists use when they were angry about being taxed without having a say?

Back

No Taxation Without Representation

Front

What peaceful protest did colonial women use when they refused to buy certain goods or take part in certain activities?

Back

Boycotting

Front

What type of behavior is shown in this Loyalist cartoon to make the Sons of Liberty look bad?

Back

Violence

Front

What is it called when people are forced to let soldiers live in their homes and give them food?

Back

Quartering

Front

What is the difference between Loyalists and Patriots?

Back

Loyalists accepted British rule. Patriots wanted independence.

Front

Whose point of view is shown in Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre?

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Patriot