History of the Americas Questions
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How mad were the British about the Tea Party? These laws punished the city of Boston for the Boston Tea Party by closing the port and banning town meetings.
This British law made American importers of this tasty beverage pay taxes and commissions while the British East India Company did not.
This American commander is famous for transporting cannons over 300 miles from Ticonderoga to Boston.
The American victory at this battle convinced this country to officially become an ally of the United States.
Because Henry Dibble responded to the masses/committee like that, what did governor D.B. Penn call for?
This American general became a traitor during the war (he tried to sell control of West Point to the British).
These activists against British taxes organized boycotts and protests such as the Boston Tea Party.
How many electoral votes did Grant get
This act was passed by Parliament in 1764 to crack down on the smuggling of molasses (and other products) by the 13 colonies.
The British surrendered to George Washington (ending the war) after this battle in 1781.
The final offer of the colonists to the king to return to peace. The king refused to read it.
At the assembly of people during the Battle of Liberty Place, how were african americans addressed?
This event angered many colonists when a group of British soldiers fired into a mob of American protesters, killing five including the free black man, Crispus Attucks.
This event was planned by the Sons of Liberty to protest against the Tea Act.
How many electoral votes did Seymour get
what massacre occurred in 1873? Describe it:Hint: in this massacre, 3 whites and 150 african americans were killed and 50 african americans were taken prisoner
when former confederate general, James Longstreet, tried to stop the fighting of the Battle of Liberty Place what happened to him?
3 days after the Battle of Liberty Place, what did grant do and what was the reaction of the former confederates?
How many black Americans served as legislators in state government during Reconstruction?
When was the Credit Mobilier scandal?