Legal document that enabled officers to search colonial homes and warehouses for goods that might be smuggled.

Series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston residents for the Tea Party.

An organization that spread political ideas and information through the colonies.

A radical political organization for colonial independence which formed in 1765 after the passage of the Stamp Act. The Sons leaders included Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot, Founder of the Sons of Liberty; signed the Declaration of Independence

A tax that the British Parliament passed in 1767 that was placed on leads, glass, paint and tea.

Incoming money.

A. sudden outburst of anger

A body of representatives that makes laws for a nation

Opposition between individuals or groups; stress.

Person who illegally trades in goods that are restricted or prohibited.

To cancel a law.

Colonists who supported the British government during the American Revolution

American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won

A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies.

Colonial militia volunteer who was prepared to fight in 60 seconds.

The first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775 - Shot Heard 'Round the World)

A chain of communication that connects places or people.

A proposed or adopted course or principle of action.

Leader of a Patriot group of fighters known as the Green Mountain Boys.