quiz 9 chapter 6 pp 78-85 Flashcards

1
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leader of the ‘‘Green Mountain Boys’’

A

Ethan Allen

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2
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patriot who made the famous statement, ‘‘I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!’’

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Patrick Henry

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3
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Chancellor of the Exchequer who came to power after William Pitt became ill

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Charles Townshend

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4
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elected President of the Second Continental Congress

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John Hancock

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5
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one of the men who rode through the night to warn his countrymen that the British were coming

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William Dawes

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6
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Which tax was the only one of the Townshend Acts not repealed

A

tea tax

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7
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What act made it legal for British officials to house British soldiers in occupied buildings

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Quartering Act

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8
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What act closed the port of Boston to all commerce

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Boston Port Bill

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9
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What was the name of the volunteer militia who, upon short notice, had to be ready to defend their homes and families

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minutemen

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10
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How did the colonists disguise themselves at the Boston Tea Party

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They dressed up as Indians

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