Tensions Grow Between The Colonies

Question 1

Act

Answer 1

A law

Question 2

Boycotted

Answer 2

To protest by refusing to use or buy a good service

Question 3

Delegate

Answer 3

A person who represents others at a convention or conference

Question 4

First Continental Congress

Answer 4

The meeting of delegates from 12 colonies , held to present complaints to King George III, to set up a boycott or British goods, and to arrange a second meeting if needed.

Question 5

Imported

Answer 5

To bring into a country especially for sale

Question 6

Massacre

Answer 6

The murder of several or many people who cannot defend themselves.

Question 7

Parliament

Answer 7

The lawmaking part of the British government, similar to the Congress in the United States.

Question 8

Proclamation

Answer 8

An official public announcement

Question 9

Protest

Answer 9

An action that shows disapproval or objection to something

Question 10

Repealed

Answer 10

To cancel, or undo, a law

Question 11

Taxation without representation

Answer 11

The colonists were being taxed without having representatives in the British Parliament