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The beginning of the tensions between Britain and the colonies was when the French and Indian War ended and King George issued this.

Tensions – 10 points

The colonists objected to these terms of the Proclamation of 1763.

Tensions – 20 points

As a result of the colonists’ objections to the Stamp Act, this is how Parliament responded.

Tensions – 30 points

Paul Revere’s depiction of the Boston Massacre was a form of ___________ designed to inspire the colonists to rebel.

Tensions – 40 points

This man was in charge of collecting taxes for the British government in Massachusetts.

Tensions – 50 points

Act requiring colonists to house and feed British troops.

Tyranny – 10 points

The colonists’ response to the Tea Act.

Tyranny – 20 points

How the British punished colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

Tyranny – 30 points

Why did the colonists object to being taxed?

Tyranny – 40 points

Why did Parliament start requiring the colonists to pay taxes?

Tyranny – 50 points

Why was the First Continental Congress formed?

Treason – 10 points

What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

Treason – 20 points

What was the name of the petition Congress sent to try to make peace with Britain?

Treason – 30 points

The colonists threw __________ and ___________ at British soldiers, instigating the Boston Massacre.

Treason – 40 points

This founding father was originally opposed to rebellion and wanted to find a solution by working with Congress.

Treason – 50 points

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas – 10 points

What are natural rights, and where dothey come from?

Thomas – 20 points

This piece inspired the soldiers not to quit and to keep fighting when the going got rough during the Revolutionary War.

Thomas – 30 points

Thomas Jefferson’s ideas in the Declaration of Independence were inspired by this philosopher.

Thomas – 40 points

The British captain who commanded the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre.

Thomas – 50 points

The name of the American army.

The War – 10 points

Name four weaknesses/advantages of the American and British armies.

The War – 20 points

What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

The War – 30 points

This battle took place in the Hudson River Valley.

The War – 40 points

The decisive battle that secured the colonists’ victory over Great Britain.

The War – 50 points