Level One Questions:
Why does Thomas Jefferson suggested that each colony create a committee of correspondence in March 1773? Pg. 64
Thomas Jefferson suggested that each colony create a committee of correspondence in March 1773 to communicate with the other colonies about British activities.
How is a committee of correspondence beneficial to the colonies? Pg. 64
A committee of correspondence is beneficial to the colonies and it helped unity the colonies, shaped public opinions, and helped colonial leaders coordinate their plans for resisting the British.
What did the Parliament passed in order to help the East India company in 1773? Pg. 65
The Parliament passed the Tea Act of 1773 in order to help the East India company by refunded four-fifths of the taxes the company had to pay to ship tea to the colonies.
What did the Coercive Acts intended to do? Pg. 67
The Coercive Acts were intended to punish Massachusetts and end colonial challenges to British authority. …show more content…
Before his memorable ride, Revere also participated in the Boston Tea Party, where the patriots threw British tea into the harbor. After being alerted by the arrival of ships and by troop movements, Paul and some companions, who had been meeting secretly at the Green Dragon tavern in Boston, arranged their famous signal. "One if by land, and two if by sea" referred to lanterns in the north church steeple in Boston. The signal came the night of April 18th, 1775, and Paul Revere rode gallantly through the streets of Massachusetts. It was prearranged for Revere to ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams when the British were to come. So when the fatal moment came Revere jumped upon his steed and rode towards Lexington, but not without stopping. He stopped at every house and warned the people that the British were coming and warned them to prepare
Why does Thomas Jefferson suggested that each colony create a committee of correspondence in March 1773? Pg. 64
Thomas Jefferson suggested that each colony create a committee of correspondence in March 1773 to communicate with the other colonies about British activities.
How is a committee of correspondence beneficial to the colonies? Pg. 64
A committee of correspondence is beneficial to the colonies and it helped unity the colonies, shaped public opinions, and helped colonial leaders coordinate their plans for resisting the British.
What did the Parliament passed in order to help the East India company in 1773? Pg. 65
The Parliament passed the Tea Act of 1773 in order to help the East India company by refunded four-fifths of the taxes the company had to pay to ship tea to the colonies.
What did the Coercive Acts intended to do? Pg. 67
The Coercive Acts were intended to punish Massachusetts and end colonial challenges to British authority. …show more content…
Before his memorable ride, Revere also participated in the Boston Tea Party, where the patriots threw British tea into the harbor. After being alerted by the arrival of ships and by troop movements, Paul and some companions, who had been meeting secretly at the Green Dragon tavern in Boston, arranged their famous signal. "One if by land, and two if by sea" referred to lanterns in the north church steeple in Boston. The signal came the night of April 18th, 1775, and Paul Revere rode gallantly through the streets of Massachusetts. It was prearranged for Revere to ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams when the British were to come. So when the fatal moment came Revere jumped upon his steed and rode towards Lexington, but not without stopping. He stopped at every house and warned the people that the British were coming and warned them to prepare