Chap 5 Study Flashcards
What British regulation prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains?
The coercive Acts prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains.
Why did the colonists object the Sugar Act?
The colonists objected the sugar act because it made sugar more expensive.
What was the purpose of the committees of correspondence?
The purpose of the committees of correspondence were to share information among the colonies.
What resulted from the Coercive Acts?
The result of the Coercive Acts were, a tax was collected on almost all printed materials sold in the colonies.
What was the name given to the American colonists who sided with Great Britain during the American Revolution?
Loyalists were American colonists who sided with Britain in the American Revolution.
What did the preamble do to the declaration of Independence?
The preamble listed all the rights the colonists believe they should have.
When were the battles of Concord and Lexington fought?
The battle of Lexington was fought on the same day to the battle of Concord. ( April 19)
Who traveled in a southeasterly direction to the battle of Concord?
The colonial troops traveled southeasterly to the battle of Concord.
