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What British act was the first negative law enacted against the colonists after the French & Indian War? What British act was the first negative law enacted against the colonists after the French & Indian War?

Proclamation of 1763 Back $100

What act was created to force colonists to house 10,000 British soldiers? What act was created to force colonists to house 10,000 British soldiers?

The Quartering Act Back $200

Which act was passed as a response to the Boston Tea Party, which banned Committees of Correspondence & shut down Boston Harbor? Which act was passed as a response to the Boston Tea Party, which banned Committees of Correspondence & shut down Boston Harbor?

The Intolerable Acts Back $300

Which direct tax was implemented on wills, diplomas, and contracts? Which direct tax was implemented on wills, diplomas, and contracts?

The Stamp Act Back $400

What English act was a tax on glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea, which was enforced because colonists refused to house British soldiers? What English act was a tax on glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea, which was enforced because colonists refused to house British soldiers?

The Townshend Acts Back $500

Which African-American was killed in the Boston Massacre? Which African-American was killed in the Boston Massacre?

Back Crispus Attucks $100

What famous Virginian gave a speech at the House of Burgesses that said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”? What famous Virginian gave a speech at the House of Burgesses that said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”?

Patrick Henry Back $200

Who was the monarch of England from 1760 to 1820? Who was the monarch of England from 1760 to 1820?

King George III Back $300

Who was leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty? Who was leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty?

Samuel Adams Back $400

Who was directly responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence? Who was directly responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?

Back Thomas Jefferson $500

What event in Boston Harbor was responsible for the loss of over one million dollars in tea? What event in Boston Harbor was responsible for the loss of over one million dollars in tea?

The Boston Tea Party Back $100

What event caused the death of 5 dockworkers outside the Boston Custom House? What event caused the death of 5 dockworkers outside the Boston Custom House?

The Boston Massacre Back $200

Who represented the British soldiers who fired on the dockworkers in the Boston Massacre? Who represented the British soldiers who fired on the dockworkers in the Boston Massacre?

John Adams Back $300

What group was started in Boston by Samuel Adams as a reaction to the Tea Act? What group was started in Boston by Samuel Adams as a reaction to the Tea Act?

Committees of Correspondence Back $400

What response was often given to customs officials in Boston by the Sons of Liberty? What response was often given to customs officials in Boston by the Sons of Liberty?

tar & feather Back $500

What was the name of the 1 st meeting in Philadelphia, which planted the seeds of future independence? What was the name of the 1 st meeting in Philadelphia, which planted the seeds of future independence?

First Continental Congress Back $100

Who was responsible for alerting the Minutemen if the British were leaving Boston? Who was responsible for alerting the Minutemen if the British were leaving Boston?

Paul Revere Back $200

What famous phrase references the lit lanterns in the Old North Church? What famous phrase references the lit lanterns in the Old North Church?

“One if by land, two if by sea.” Back $300

What was the first battle of the American Revolution? What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

Lexington Back $400

What was the name of the battle often referred to as the “shot heard ‘round the world”? What was the name of the battle often referred to as the “shot heard ‘round the world”?

Battle of Lexington Back $500

Who was responsible for creating a Continental Army? Who was responsible for creating a Continental Army?

George Washington Back $100

Who led the Green Mountain Boys to victory at Fort Ticonderoga in upper New York? Who led the Green Mountain Boys to victory at Fort Ticonderoga in upper New York?

Ethan Allen Back $200

What was brought and adopted by congress on July 4, 1776? What was brought and adopted by congress on July 4, 1776?

The Declaration of Independence Back $300

Which Continental Army officer lost a battle against the British in Quebec? Which Continental Army officer lost a battle against the British in Quebec?

Benedict Arnold Back $400

Who helped to spread the idea of American Independence by publishing “Common Sense” throughout the colonies? Who helped to spread the idea of American Independence by publishing “Common Sense” throughout the colonies?

Thomas Paine Back $500

What document was sent to King What document was sent to King George III asking him to restore harmony amongst the colonies & England ? George III asking him to restore harmony amongst the colonies & England ?

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