Patriots

an Act passed by British parliament where colonists had to buy stamps and put them on papers, cards and legal documents to help fund the British Government.

Loyalists

the leader of the Continental Army who became the first President of the United States.

farmers, fishermen, hunters

spinning thread, churning butter, making candles

Required the colonials to provide food, lodging, and supplies for the British troops in the colonies.

Tax on tea by British Government, led to Boston Tea Party

Slogan shouted by Americans angry at the British as they had to pay tax but did not have a voice in Parliament.

Taxes