America Rev Flashcards
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Colonist had to purchase tea from the East India Tea Company
When did the Boston Tea Party occur?
1773
When was the Boston Massacre?
1770
How did the Boston Massacre start?
A snowball fight. with snow, ice, and rocks
What was the sugar act?
British put a 3 cent tax on sugar, raised taxes of coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of wines
When did the sugar act happen?
1764
What was the Stamp act?
British made every letter, newspapers, pamphlets, and legal documents would have to have a stamp on it that cost money. The colonist were super mad at this.
When did the Stamp Act start?
November, 1765
When was the Stamp act repealed?
March of 1766
What was the Townshend Acts?
British passed a new law that tax on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. The colonist were again super mad. But they repealed tax on all of those thing EXCEPT for tea
When was the Townshend Acts?
1767
When was the French & Indian war?
1754-1763
Where did the French settle?
Ohio Valley
When was King William’s war?
1689-1697
When was Queen Anne’s War?
1702-1713