2 HISTORY american revolution road to war

What were the Townshend Acts?

Taxes on goods that America imported, enacted in 1767.

What happened during the Boston Massacre?

Five people were killed, and exaggerated accounts spread by the Sons of Liberty.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

In December 1773, the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 crates of tea into Boston Harbour.

What was the outcome of the Boston Tea Party?

The Intolerable Acts were enacted, closing part of Boston until compensation was paid.

What was the First Continental Congress?

A meeting in 1774 that opposed British taxes, called for the removal of British soldiers, and initiated a boycott of British goods.

What did secret groups do before the Revolutionary War?

They began to stockpile weapons and form militias.

What occurred during the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

General Gage sent 800 troops in April 1775 to seize weapons at Concord.