Causes of the Revolution

When people refuse to buy, use, or support something (like goods or services) as a way of protesting or showing their disapproval of a policy or action.

• Support
• Protest
• Advocate
• Boycott

The basic rights and freedoms that individuals have, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial, which are protected by the government.

• Social privileges
• Economic freedoms
• Legal rights
• Civil liberties

When a group of people, like a meeting or assembly, comes together for a specific purpose, often to discuss important issues or make decisions.

• Convened

• Conference
• Workshop
• Seminar

The act of housing and providing for military soldiers in private homes or public places, often against the wishes of the people living there. This was a significant issue during the American Revolution.

• Quartering
• Drafting
• Enlistment
• Mobilization

The rules and strategies that a government uses to manage its country's economy, which can include decisions about taxes, trade, and spending.

• Economic policies

• Fiscal strategies

• Monetary regulations

• Trade agreements

On the night of December 16th, 1773, colonists disguised as Indians sneaked onto three tea-filled ships and dumped over 340 tea chests into the Boston Harbor.

• Boston Harbor Incident
• Boston Tea Party
• Tea Tax Rebellion
• Colonial Tea Dumping

A 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that argued for American independence from British rule. It was widely read and influential in shaping public opinion during the American Revolution.

• The Federalist Papers
• Common Sense
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence

The idea that citizens in a democracy are allowed to choose people to speak and make decisions on their behalf in government. It's about having a voice in the decision-making process.

• Direct democracy
• Representation

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy

A gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America

• Second Continental Congress
• Colonial Assembly
• Stamp Act Congress
• First Continental Congress

An economic theory and policy that was popular during colonial times, which focused on a country accumulating wealth by exporting more goods than it imported and by controlling and exploiting colonies for resources and trade.

• Feudalism
• Capitalism
• Mercantilism