Chapter 6 Tighter British Control
King George lll King of England during the American Revolution.
Quartering Act Law that required the colonies to house and supply British soldiers
Revenue Government income (Tax)
Sugar Act British tax on imported sugar and molasses
Stamp Act Law that taxed many printed materials in the colonies
Patrick Henry A member of the Virginia House of Burgesses who opposed British taxes. (Give me liberty or give me death)
Boycott Refusal to buy goods
Sons of Liberty A secret society organized to oppose British policies