Causes
This war took place before the American Revolution and as a result the British took over all land in North America
The French and Indian War
What is Proclamation of 1763?
Law that the colonists could not move west into the Ohio River Valley
What event involved a bunch of redcoats feeling threatened and firing into a crowd of colonists, killing 5?
Boston Massacre
What is a delegate?
A person chosen to represent others.
What is the definition of a patriot?
Someone who wants to separate from England and start their own country
Which groups fought in the French and Indian War
British vs. French AND Indians
What did the Quartering Act do?
It allowed soldiers to stay in your house and feed them for free.
What event involved the colonists showing their dislike of the tea tax by dumping all the British tea in the harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies.
M, NH, NC, SC, GA NY, PA, VA, DE, CT, MD, RI
What is the definition of a loyalist?
Someone who wants to remain loyal to the King of England.
What was the main result of the British winning the French and Indian War? (Hint: Need a specific name for the area)
The British could move west into the Ohio River Valley
What did the Stamp Act tax?
Print, newspaper, playing cards, legal documents
Name 2 things King George III does in response to the Boston Tea Party.
1. Closes the port of Boston 2. Allows no imports or exports 3. Soldiers run the city of Boston
What is 1 important decision the early Congress makes concerning England?
1. Colonies will not trade with England until taxes are repealed
2.Start training a militia
What is the important effect of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
Patriots use the weapons and cannons from Fort Ti to fight at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Name two reasons the French and British fought in the French and Indian War.
1. Land for building colonies 2. Raw materials, gold 3. Land for building cash crops 4. Control of the fur trade
What did the Townshend Acts tax?
Tea, paint, paper, glass, lead
What is the British's secret plan that causes Paul Revere to carry out his big ride?
The British plan to find and destroy the Colonist's weapons storage in Concord.
What is the document the Continental Congress makes detailing their reasons they want to separate from England?
Declaration of Independence
What is the important effect of the Patriots winning at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The city of Boston is liberated/freed from British control.
Name 1 problem that comes up after the British win the French and Indian war.
1. Many conflicts with natives in the Ohio River Valley
2. British are in huge debt after the war
What famous slogan was used by the colonists to show their dislike of the taxes?
No Taxation Without Representation
What is the goal of Paul Revere's ride?
Paul is to ride from Boston to Concord and Lexington warning the colonists of the British plan to take their weapons.
Who are the 3 main authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
Name 2 ways that France agrees to assist the Patriot army.
1. Give soldiers, navy,
2. Give supplies- weapons, food, medical
3. $$$$$$$$$