This allowed the use of general search warrants, which let them search anyone, anytime, anywhere

This allowed the use of general search warrants, which let them search anyone, anytime, anywhere

Placed taxes on glass, lead, paint and tea and was used to pay salaries of colonial officers

Placed taxes on glass, lead, paint and tea and was used to pay salaries of colonial officers

Placed taxes on glass, lead, paint and tea and was used to pay salaries of colonial officers

Lowered taxes from the Molasses Act, but was more strictly enforced than the Molasses Act

Lowered taxes from the Molasses Act, but was more strictly enforced than the Molasses Act

Lowered taxes from the Molasses Act, but was more strictly enforced than the Molasses Act

Was passed by Parliament so that the British East India Tea Company could sell tea cheaper than the price of smuggled tea. 

Was passed by Parliament so that the British East India Tea Company could sell tea cheaper than the price of smuggled tea. 

Said that colonists must provide for salaries, housing, and supplies for British soldiers

Said that colonists must provide for salaries, housing, and supplies for British soldiers

Said that colonists must provide for salaries, housing, and supplies for British soldiers

Punished Boston for the Tea Party.  It closed the harbor until it was cleaned up, self-government was denied in Massachusetts, and the Quartering Act was enforced.

Punished Boston for the Tea Party.  It closed the harbor until it was cleaned up, self-government was denied in Massachusetts, and the Quartering Act was enforced.

Punished Boston for the Tea Party.  It closed the harbor until it was cleaned up, self-government was denied in Massachusetts, and the Quartering Act was enforced.

The first battle of the American Revolution. Was nicknamed the "Shot heard round the world.

The first battle of the American Revolution. Was nicknamed the "Shot heard round the world.

Called the “Lexington of Concord of the South”. This battle help prevent Great Britain from gaining control over the South. 

Called the “Lexington of Concord of the South”. This battle help prevent Great Britain from gaining control over the South. 

Called the “Lexington of Concord of the South”. This battle help prevent Great Britain from gaining control over the South. 

This battle was a significant morale-builder for the inexperienced Americans, convincing them that patriotic dedication could overcome superior British military might; proving they could fight a trained army.

This battle was a significant morale-builder for the inexperienced Americans, convincing them that patriotic dedication could overcome superior British military might; proving they could fight a trained army.

This battle was a significant morale-builder for the inexperienced Americans, convincing them that patriotic dedication could overcome superior British military might; proving they could fight a trained army.

English colonists ran out of land, they want to move West. French & English both claim the Ohio River Valley Native Americans & French are upset that the English colonists moved onto their land, as a consequent, war breaks out.

English colonists ran out of land, they want to move West. French & English both claim the Ohio River Valley Native Americans & French are upset that the English colonists moved onto their land, as a consequent, war breaks out.

English colonists ran out of land, they want to move West. French & English both claim the Ohio River Valley Native Americans & French are upset that the English colonists moved onto their land, as a consequent, war breaks out.

Felt that the Founding Fathers should “remember the ladies” and extend rights to the women in America.

Felt that the Founding Fathers should “remember the ladies” and extend rights to the women in America.

Felt that the Founding Fathers should “remember the ladies” and extend rights to the women in America.

Organized themselves to teach each other how to make their own cloth and do other things to keep from buying British goods.

Organized themselves to teach each other how to make their own cloth and do other things to keep from buying British goods.

Was the first official women’s protest.  A formal protest organized by women; agreed to not buy any more tea or cloth from England

Was the first official women’s protest.  A formal protest organized by women; agreed to not buy any more tea or cloth from England

Was the first official women’s protest.  A formal protest organized by women; agreed to not buy any more tea or cloth from England

Sam Adams led a group of Patriots disguised as Indians on a raid of British ships docked in Boston’s harbor.  They dumped the cargos of tea overboard. 

Sam Adams led a group of Patriots disguised as Indians on a raid of British ships docked in Boston’s harbor.  They dumped the cargos of tea overboard. 

The crowd of colonists began to throw stones, wood, etc. at the soldiers, and several soldiers were knocked down.  They fired shots at the crowd, and several colonists were killed

The crowd of colonists began to throw stones, wood, etc. at the soldiers, and several soldiers were knocked down.  They fired shots at the crowd, and several colonists were killed

The crowd of colonists began to throw stones, wood, etc. at the soldiers, and several soldiers were knocked down.  They fired shots at the crowd, and several colonists were killed

I was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and help initiate the Boston Tea Party

I was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and help initiate the Boston Tea Party

I was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and help initiate the Boston Tea Party

I was a leader in Boston who defended soldiers in Boston for their part in the Boston Massacre. The soldiers were found not guilty.

I was a leader in Boston who defended soldiers in Boston for their part in the Boston Massacre. The soldiers were found not guilty.

I was a leader in Boston who defended soldiers in Boston for their part in the Boston Massacre. The soldiers were found not guilty.

I was a passionate orator from Virginia Famous for his immortal words of “Give me liberty or give me death!”

I was a passionate orator from Virginia Famous for his immortal words of “Give me liberty or give me death!”

I was a passionate orator from Virginia Famous for his immortal words of “Give me liberty or give me death!”

At the Battle of Bunker Hill, I commanded the troops ... “Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."  Who am I?

At the Battle of Bunker Hill, I commanded the troops ... “Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."  Who am I?

I started a militia called "The Green Mountain boys."  I began by fighting off people who wanted to steal their land and crops, but when circumstances changed, they found themselves involved in the war against England.

I started a militia called "The Green Mountain boys."  I began by fighting off people who wanted to steal their land and crops, but when circumstances changed, they found themselves involved in the war against England.

I started a militia called "The Green Mountain boys."  I began by fighting off people who wanted to steal their land and crops, but when circumstances changed, they found themselves involved in the war against England.

I was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

I was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

I was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

I was a revolutionary writer & philosopher who wrote “Common Sense” It said all Americans should support independence. I said it was crazy for an island to rule a continent

I was a revolutionary writer & philosopher who wrote “Common Sense” It said all Americans should support independence. I said it was crazy for an island to rule a continent

I was a revolutionary writer & philosopher who wrote “Common Sense” It said all Americans should support independence. I said it was crazy for an island to rule a continent

I created the first political cartoon called Albany Plan of Union.  It depicted a divided snake with the caption "Join or Die".

I created the first political cartoon called Albany Plan of Union.  It depicted a divided snake with the caption "Join or Die".

Met to decide what to do to initiated a last-ditch effort to reconcile with King George III for peace – they extended an Olive Branch Petition. This established a Continental Army that was commanded by George Washington.

Met to decide what to do to initiated a last-ditch effort to reconcile with King George III for peace – they extended an Olive Branch Petition. This established a Continental Army that was commanded by George Washington.

I was written up to declare independence from Great Britain.

I was written up to declare independence from Great Britain.

I was written up to declare independence from Great Britain.

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress adopted this , It was written by John Dickinson, which appeals directly to King George III and expressed hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain.

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress adopted this , It was written by John Dickinson, which appeals directly to King George III and expressed hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain.

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress adopted this , It was written by John Dickinson, which appeals directly to King George III and expressed hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain.

Wrote a Statement of Grievances which repealed the 13 acts of Parliament because they violated colonists’ rights They boycotted (means to stop buying or using the goods or services of a certain company or country as a protest). ALL British goods and trade and vowed to arm themselves against British if necessary

Wrote a Statement of Grievances which repealed the 13 acts of Parliament because they violated colonists’ rights They boycotted (means to stop buying or using the goods or services of a certain company or country as a protest). ALL British goods and trade and vowed to arm themselves against British if necessary

Wrote a Statement of Grievances which repealed the 13 acts of Parliament because they violated colonists’ rights They boycotted (means to stop buying or using the goods or services of a certain company or country as a protest). ALL British goods and trade and vowed to arm themselves against British if necessary

Loyal to the king and the mother country

Loyal to the king and the mother country

Was a citizens army that consisted of ordinary citizens, farmers, craftspeople, and businessmen. They were prepared to drop everything at a moment’s notice, and were thus nicknamed this.

Was a citizens army that consisted of ordinary citizens, farmers, craftspeople, and businessmen. They were prepared to drop everything at a moment’s notice, and were thus nicknamed this.

Was a small group of militia formed by Ethan Allen in 1770. They began by fighting off people who wanted to steal their land and crops, but when circumstances changed, they found themselves involved in the war against England.

Was a small group of militia formed by Ethan Allen in 1770. They began by fighting off people who wanted to steal their land and crops, but when circumstances changed, they found themselves involved in the war against England.

Wanted to fight for independence from the king

Wanted to fight for independence from the king

Wanted to fight for independence from the king

Was the first colonist killed in the American Revolution.  He was of African descent.

Was the first colonist killed in the American Revolution.  He was of African descent.

Was the first colonist killed in the American Revolution.  He was of African descent.

Is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinizing the Government in Britain.

Is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinizing the Government in Britain.

Is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinizing the Government in Britain.

This was written by Thomas Paine.  It said all Americans should support independence. 

This was written by Thomas Paine.  It said all Americans should support independence. 

This was written by Thomas Paine.  It said all Americans should support independence. 

This was the first political cartoon written, by Benjamin Franklin, encouraging colonist to join together to defeat a common foe.

This was the first political cartoon written, by Benjamin Franklin, encouraging colonist to join together to defeat a common foe.

This was the first political cartoon written, by Benjamin Franklin, encouraging colonist to join together to defeat a common foe.

This was a nickname for British soldiers; named for their scarlet jackets.

This was a nickname for British soldiers; named for their scarlet jackets.

This was a nickname for British soldiers; named for their scarlet jackets.