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Taxes Almost War Importan t People Vocabul ary Groups and Papers
England passed the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts to raise money to pay for this. What is…? Taxes for $100
The French and Indian war Back to Game
This act made colonist buy a special stamp on all paper goods like letters, newspapers, and cards. What is…? Taxes for $200
The Stamp Act Back to Game
This act put taxes on paint, lead, paper, glass, and tea. What is…? Taxes for $300
The Townshend Act Back to Game
Americans opposed the Stamp Act and Townshend Act because they had no __________ in making English laws. Who is…? Taxes for $400
No say, no voice, no representation, etc. Good Answer! Back to Game
England _________ both the Stamp Act and the Townshend Act when the people protested. What is…? Taxes for $500
Back to Game Repealed
Richard Henry Lee set up the ________ ___ ___________ to warn colonists about England’s plans. What is…? Almost War for $100
The Committee of Correspondence Back to Game
Men from each of the 13 colonies got together to ask King George to repeal all unfair laws at this meeting. What is…? Almost War for $200
The First Continental Congress Back to Game
The first shots in the war were fired on April 19,1775 in this state. Who is…? Almost War for $300
Massachusetts Back to Game
What is…? Famous People for $400 The first shot in the war for independence is known as this.
The Shot Heard Round the World Back to Game
Who is…? Famous People for $500 This group of people met in 1775 and formed an army and a navy.
The Second Continental Congress Back to Game
This group sent the message to congress that we should “free and independent states.” The Declaration of Independence was written after. What is…? Groups and Papers for $100
The Virginia Convention Back to Game
This paper states that all people are created equal and have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What is…? Groups and Papers for $200
The Declaration of Independence Back to Game
Who is…? Groups and Papers for $300 These are three types of soldiers in the Continental Army.
Farmers, merchants, craftsmen, traders, and ministers Back to Game
What is…? Groups and Papers for $400 This paper signed in Paris said that the war was over and gave Americans land from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River and from Canada to Florida.
The Treaty of Paris Back to Game
What is…? Papers and Groups for $500 The ideas from the Virginia Declaration of Rights were included in this part of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights Back to Game
Who is…? Important People for $100 He was Commander of Chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington Back to Game
Who is…? Important People for $200 This man warned Governor Jefferson of danger in Charlottesville.
Jack Jouett Back to Game
What is…? Important People for $300 This man is known as the Father of the Constitution.
James Madison Back to Game
Who is…? Important People for $400 This man surrendered to George Washington after being tricked at Yorktown.
General Cornwallis Back to Game I Surrender!
Who is…? Important People for $500 This man said “I have not yet begun to fight.”
John Paul Jones Back to Game
What is…? Vocabulary for $100 This is another word for national.
Federal Back to Game
What is…? Vocabulary for $200 This is where all the money from a country is kept. Hint: England’s was low so they made new taxes.
The Treasury Back to Game
What is…? Vocabulary for $300 This is the law of the land.
The Constitution Back to Game
What is…? Vocabulary for $400 This became the third capital of Virginia because it was located inland.
Richmond Back to Game
What is…? Vocabulary for $500 This is a person who has a special love for their country and works for its good.
A Patriot Back to Game