American Revolution Chapter 3: Trouble Begins

What is a synonym of the underlined word in the sentence "Life in the colonies was not always peaceful."

• calm

• chaotic

• noisy

• violent

What is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentence "Life in the colonies was not always peaceful."

• chaotic

• calm

• serene

• tranquil

Reread to Clarify: Why did the British Parliament decide to tax the American colonies?

• To raise revenue for war debts

• To punish the colonies

• To support colonial development

• To establish trade dominance

Why did men form groups called the Sons of Liberty.

• They were upset about The imposition of taxes by the British Parliament.

• They were upset about The signing of the Treaty of Paris.

• They were upset about The discovery of gold in California.

• They were upset about The election of George Washington as President

What historic phrase did the colonist create in opposition to the taxes?

• 'No Taxation Without Representation'

• 'Taxation is Theft'

• 'Freedom from Taxes'

• 'Loyalty to the Crown'

Cause: Some colonists refused to pay the Stamp Act tax. Riots broke out in cities and, in Boston, colonists burned the Stamp Act Office. Effect: ____________________________

• The effect was increased tensions between the colonists and the British government, leading to further acts of defiance.

• The British government decided to repeal the Stamp Act immediately.

• The colonists agreed to pay the tax after negotiations.

• The Stamp Act Office was rebuilt and operations continued smoothly.

Colonists who remained devoted to Britain were called_________

Colonists who were furious with the British Parliament and were willing to fight for America were called _____________

Summarize the Boston Massacre.

• The Boston Massacre was a deadly confrontation between American colonists and British soldiers in 1770.

• The Boston Massacre was a peaceful protest by American colonists against British taxation.

• The Boston Massacre was a treaty signed between American colonists and British soldiers.

• The Boston Massacre was a battle during the American Revolutionary War.

What historic event took place on December 16, 1773?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The start of the American Revolutionary War

• The end of the French and Indian War