VOCABULARY FOLDABLES

There are many new vocabulary words to learn before beginning your study of the Struggle
for Power. Your History notebook is a great place to record and store the words and
definitions that you will need to be familiar with during this lesson.

Directions: Choose the next two blank face-to-face pages in your History notebook.
Using the Glossary provided by your teacher and the Vocabulary Templates,
follow the directions below and on the next page to create and glue two
Vocabulary Foldables securely into your notebook.
VOCABULARY

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1. Cut each Vocabulary Template along all bold

lines and fold along the dotted line.
2. Glue one Vocabulary Template onto the blank
notebook page on the left and one on the blank
facing page on the right.

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WORDS

gov
voyage government

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bison North America
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government st In
sound die
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expedition South America

treasurer West Indies

governor Native Americans

lieutenant antislavery
governor

granite abolitionist

3. Cut out all of the Vocabulary Words along the bold

lines and glue each word on top of a folded strip
on the Vocabulary Template.

VOCABULARY
DEFINITIONS

buyers and sellers who do so a large group of animals

for profit traveling together

travel through water in a boat

to act or perform again that looks like a canoe

the northernmost end of the treating some people better

Earth or worse than others aga
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groups of people who are chosen
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under one ruler a court case before making a

judgment for guilt or innocence

carefully planned activities

a careful check
a term once used to describe
the continents of North America
and South America
a journey for the purpose of
exploring
which improve the mind,
tastes, and manners
spices made from the dried
buds of an evergreen tree
a period in American history when
machines took the place of jobs once
done by hand and factories were built to
produce large quanities of products

five large lakes located in North America

at the border between Canada and the
unable to be separated United States whose names are Erie,
Michigan, Huron, Superior, and Ontario

4. Cut out all of the Vocabulary Definitions along the bold lines.
5. Using the Glossary, glue the correct Vocabulary Definition
under its matching Vocabulary Word on the Vocabulary Template.

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TEMPLATE
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respect Continental
Congress
abolish debt

boycotting prohibited

representatives disguised

branded elected

repealed intolerable

imported protest

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DEFINITIONS
people chosen to speak or act for burned a mark into the skin of
an entire group a person or animal

types of items brought into a

changed appearance to keep country for the purpose of
from being recognized selling them

refusing to buy not allowed

impossible to put up with; selected leaders by voting for

unable to bear them

highly honor done away with; removed

the group of leaders from the thirteen

original colonies who had the power
stop or put an end to to make laws and decisions for the
newly formed United States

to argue against something money that is owed to someone

thought to be unfair else

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 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LESSON FOUR

STRUGGLE FOR POWER

By the end of 1763, English colonists in America realized Great Britain was in complete
control of their lives. Colonists werent permitted to explore or settle new land they had
fought for during the French and Indian War. King George III gave most of the new land to
Native Americans. British soldiers were sent to keep colonists from crossing the Proclamation
Line.

GREAT BRITAINS TAXES

Fighting the French and Indian War was very expensive for Great Britain. Sending
soldiers and weapons from Great Britain to America was costly. Protecting colonists from
Native American attacks and guarding the Proclamation Line was also expensive. Great
Britain felt colonists should pay for these things. After all, they were living in America. People
living in Great Britain didnt want to pay for battles and protection that didnt affect them.
Great Britain chose to tax colonists to pay for these things. In May 1764, the Sugar Act
placed a tax on imported items that included sugar, molasses, coffee, and wine.
In September 1764, Great Britain took control with the Currency Act. The Currency
Act prohibited colonies from printing their own money. It also required colonists to use only
British money. They were told to exchange their colonial money for British dollars. When
they did, the money they were given was only worth
half as much as what they had traded in. Great
Britain used the Currency Act to pay for
debt created during the French and
Indian War.
Beginning on March
22, 1765, the Stamp Act raised
money by taxing all kinds of
written documents printed in
the colonies. This included
newspapers, calendars, and
legal papers.
On March 24, 1765, the
Quartering Act was introduced as another money saving plan. It required colonists to help
pay part of the expenses when British soldiers were in their colonies. Colonists were ordered
to supply British soldiers with a place to stay, fuel, candles, and plenty of food to eat.

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THE COLONISTS REVOLT
Once again, colonists were outraged that Great Britain felt it could tax them whenever
and however it wanted. Each colony had established laws that allowed freedom of religion
and self government. The colonists felt it was unfair for a country 3,000 miles away to tax
them without permission. They believed only people they had elected had the power to tax
them. Colonists argued that they had not elected any of the leaders in
Great Britain.
Virginia was the first colony to take action against what it called
taxation without representation. Led by a lawyer named Patrick
Henry, Virginia voted against the Stamp Act. Virginians refused
to buy stamps. Other colonies followed Virginia and also
stopped buying stamps. Colonists became violent toward
Stamp Masters who were selling stamps. They destroyed
stamp offices, burned stamps, and forced Stamp Masters
to leave town. The colonists were successful. In 1766, the
Stamp Act was repealed. This was the first time American
colonists had joined together and revolted against Great
Britain.

THE TOWNSHEND ACTS

The British government did not like giving in to
disobedient colonists. Great Britain quickly came up with a new
plan for raising money. In July 1767, Great Britain passed the
Townshend Acts. The Townshend Acts placed a tax on lead,
paint, glass, paper, and tea when these items were imported
into the colonies. Tax collectors were sent from Great Britain.
The Townshend Acts made colonists angry. They
refused to buy any of Great Britains products in their stores.
This hurt merchants back in Great Britain because colonists
werent buying any of their imported items.

THE BOSTON MASSACRE

In 1770, British troops were sent to Boston to keep
peace. Colonists in Boston were not pleased that soldiers
had been sent to calm them down. British soldiers wore
red coats as part of their uniforms. Colonists made fun of
the soldiers by calling them Redcoats or Lobsterbacks.
They threw rocks and eggs at British soldiers. The soldiers BRITISH SOLDIER
fired their guns into the crowd, killing five colonists. They
were the first colonists to lose their lives in protest against Great
Britains unfair rules. The killing of five colonists became known as the Boston Massacre.
After the Boston Massacre, Great Britain removed the soldiers from Boston. Great Britain also
ended most of the Townshend Acts. The tax on tea remained in effect.

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THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
Colonists responded to the tea tax by boycotting British tea. Great Britain even tried
to trick colonists into buying tea by lowering the price on it. On December 6, 1773, three
ships entered the Boston Harbor. They were loaded with British tea. A group of colonists, led
by Samuel Adams, disguised themselves as Native Americans. They raided the ships and
dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. The event, known as the Boston Tea Party,
angered King George III. He immediately passed laws to punish colonists for the Boston Tea
Party.

THE INTOLERABLE ACTS

In March 1774, the British government passed new laws, known as the Intolerable Acts.
One law closed the Boston Harbor until colonists paid for the lost tea and showed proper
respect to Great Britains authority. Another law prohibited colonies from making their own
rules and laws. British soldiers were sent back to Boston. Colonists were again required to
provide food and housing to the soldiers.
The Intolerable Acts created even more anger towards Great Britain. Colonists refused
to give in to these demands. They had risked everything to come to America where they could
live freely. Now, they faced the possibility of being ruled by leaders who were 3,000 miles
away.

THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

In September 1774, every colony except Georgia sent representatives to the First
Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Georgia was under constant attack by Native
Americans and needed the help of British soldiers.
The reason for the meeting was to decide what to do about Great Britains cruel
treatment of the colonists. Leaders at the meeting included Samuel Adams, John Adams,
George Washington, and Patrick Henry.
Colonists were angry with Great Britains unfair taxes and the Intolerable Acts. Great
Britain made it clear it was not willing to loosen its grip on the colonies. Representatives voted
to end all trade with Great Britain until the Intolerable Acts were repealed. They wrote letters
to King George III asking him to abolish the Intolerable Acts. The representatives of the First
Continental Congress told colonists to begin training for war.

British soldiers who killed five colonists during

the Boston Massacre were arrested. Future president John
Adams was the lawyer who defended the soldiers during
FAST their trial. Four of the soldiers were found not guilty. The
two who were found guilty were released after being
FACTS branded on the hand.
Branding a criminal was common during colonial days. It
brought shame to the criminal and let everyone know
the person had broken the law.

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STRUGGLE FOR POWER
COMPREHENSION
Directions: Read each question carefully. Darken the circle for the correct answer.
1 How did Great Britain keep colonists
from crossing the Proclamation Line?
A King George III simply told
colonists not to cross the
Proclamation Line.
B British soldiers were sent to guard
the Proclamation Line.
C Native Americans were hired to
keep colonists from crossing
the Proclamation Line.
D A wire fence was built to keep
colonists from crossing the
Proclamation Line.
2 Which of the following placed a tax on
written documents printed in the
colonies?
F The Quartering Act
G The Currency Act
H The Stamp Act
J The Written Document Act
3 What was taxation without
representation?
A Taxes that were paid by each
colonys representatives.
B Being taxed by leaders who
colonists had not elected to
represent them.
C Requiring colonists to give
British soldiers a place to sleep and
plenty of food to eat.
D Taxes on sugar, molasses, and wine.
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4 If you had been a British merchant,
which of Great Britains taxes would
have affected you the most?
F The Sugar Act
G The Stamp Act
H The Quartering Act
J The Townshend Acts
5 Why did colonists call British soldiers
Redcoats and Lobsterbacks?
A British soldiers wore bright red
coats as part of their uniforms.
B British soldiers were red in the
face after the Boston Massacre.
C British soldiers carried red guns
into battle.
D Boots and hats of British soldiers had
pictures of lobsters on them.
6 After the Boston Tea Party, the British
government passed the Intolerable
Acts. Another word for intolerable is
F unbelievable
G frightening
H comfortable
J unbearable
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STRUGGLE FOR POWER

After the French and Indian War, Great Britain raised money by taxing colonists in America
for everything from sugar to stamps. Great Britain also passed laws to gain more control over
colonists.
Directions: Use the selection about the Struggle for Power to answer the questions below.
Write your answers on the lines provided.

1. Match each tax or law on the left with its correct description on the right. Write the
letter on the line provided.

_____ The Currency Act A. Required colonists to supply British soldiers

with a place to stay and food to eat.

_____ The Stamp Act B. Placed a tax on imported items like sugar,
molasses, coffee, and wine.

_____ The Quartering Act C. Placed a tax on lead, paint, glass, paper, and tea
when these items were imported into the colonies.

_____ The Townshend Acts D. Prohibited colonies from printing their own money;
required colonists to use only British money.

_____ The Sugar Act E. Taxed written documents printed in the colonies,
including newspapers, calendars, and legal papers.

_____ The Intolerable Acts F. Laws that closed the Boston Harbor and prohibited
colonies from making their own laws.

2. How did colonists respond to the Townshend Acts?

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3. If you had been a colonist living in America in the 1700s, how would you have responded
to the Quartering Act? Explain why.

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In this activity, you will use what you have learned about the colonists struggle for power to make
an Interactive Time Line that tucks securely into your History notebook.

Directions: Choose the next blank page in your History notebook. Using the Struggle for
Power lesson and the Time Line Patterns, follow the directions below and on
the next page to create an Interactive Time Line.

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 5. Cut out the Time Line Template,
Dates, and Title.

6. Glue each Time Line Date Piece on the

Time Line Template from the earliest date
to the most recent date.

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Glue the Title above the Time Line.

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SEPTEMBER 1764 MARCH 24, 1765
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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VOCABULARY QUIZ
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PART II
Directions: Match the vocabulary word on the left with its definition on the right.
Put the letter for the definition on the blank next to the vocabulary
word it matches. Use each word and definition only once.

1. ______ allies A. an official announcement.

B. five large lakes located in North America

2. ______ branded
at the border between Canada and the
United States. The names of the lakes are
3. ______ abolish Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and
Ontario.
4. ______ Qubec
C. protected from ruin so more can be
learned.
5. ______ Great Lakes
D. a battle against authority.
6. ______ autobiography
E. entered someones property for the
7. ______ ignored purpose of stealing.

F. people chosen to speak or act for an

8. ______ representatives entire group.

9. ______ intolerable G. set aside for special use.

H. selected leaders by voting for them.

10. ______ disguised
I. angered beyond belief.
11. ______ invaded
J. groups of people who come together to
help one another in times of trouble.
12. ______ militias
K. not allowed.
13. ______ outraged
L. to keep safe from danger, attack, or harm.
14. ______ boycotting
M. types of items brought into a country for
the purpose of selling them.
15. ______ outnumbered
N. struggles or disagreements.
16. ______ Continental Congress
O. burned a mark into the skin of a person
or animal.

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17. ______ protest P. the largest province in Canada.

Q. attacked by surprise.
18. ______ reserved
R. entered an area and took it over by force.
19. ______ scalped
S. gave up.
20. ______ proclamation
T. refusing to buy.

21. ______ repealed U. a highly ranked army officer.

22. ______ raided V. the story of your life written by you.

W. win victory over.

23. ______ ambushed
X. to argue against something thought to be
24. ______ savages unfair.

25. ______ rebellion Y. people who act like wild animals.

Z. stop or put an end to.

26. ______ general
AA. money that is owed to someone else.
27. ______ promoted
BB. cut the top of a human head that is usually
covered with hair.
28. ______ elected
CC. groups of men having some military training
29. ______ imported who are called upon only in emergencies.

DD. done away with; removed.

30. ______ debt
EE. impossible to put up with; unable to bear.
31. ______ prohibited
FF. having more people on one side than the other.
32. ______ preserved
GG. changed appearance to keep from being
recognized.
33. ______ surrendered
HH. the group of leaders from the thirteen original
34. ______ conflicts colonies who had the power to make laws and
decisions for the newly formed United States.
35. ______ defend II. didnt listen to.

36. ______ defeat JJ. moved up in rank.

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