The American Revolution

This put Great Britain in debt, and they expected colonists to help pay it off.

The concept of taking raw materials from overseas colonies and turning them into finished goods and selling those to other countries for major profits.

The first tax law placed on the colonists, found on paper, playing cards, etc...

He was the Primary writer of the Declaration of Independence.

The reaction of the colonists with regard to the newly imposed Tea Act.

This happened after angry colonists confronted British soldiers in the streets of Massachusetts.

Select the two primary reasons why people from Britain came to America.

• Religious Freedom

• Economic Reasons

• Freedom of Speech

• To find gold

This is how poor people were able to get to America.

• Joint-Stock Companies loaned them the money

• They agreed to work for 3 years once they arrived

• They borrowed money from the Catholic Church

• They snuck onto the boats

This person was appointed by the King to oversee the colonies.

This group of people were elected by the colonists to help self-govern the colonies.