French & Indian War
What was another name for the French and Indian War?
The Seven Years War
Who proposed the Albany Plan?
Benjamin Franklin.
Which act prohibited colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763
Who were the Sons of Liberty, and what did they oppose?
They were colonists who opposed British rule and protested taxation.
What was meant by the phrase "power of the purse"?
The power of colonial assemblies to control financial matters such as taxes, military appropriations, and salaries for royal officials.
In what year did the French and Indian War begin in the New World?
1754
Who was the British general sent to capture Fort Duquesne?
Edward Braddock.
Which act placed taxes on glass, paint, paper, and tea?
The Townshend Acts.
Who was Samuel Adams, and what role did he play in colonial opposition?
He was a colonial leader who helped lead the Sons of Liberty.
What did "No taxation without representation" mean to the American colonists?
Colonists believed Parliament should not tax them because they had no elected representatives in Parliament.
What type of fighting did the French borrow from the Indians?
Guerrilla warfare
Who was the French commander during several important battles of the French and Indian War?
Marquis de Montcalm.
What types of documents and materials were taxed under the Stamp Act?
Newspapers, diplomas, and legal and commercial documents.
What were boycotts, and how did colonists use them to protest British policies?
Boycotts were organized refusals to purchase certain British goods to protest British taxes and policies.
What happened during the Boston Massacre, and how many colonists were killed?
British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people.
What was the purpose of the Albany Congress?
To establish political unity among the colonies.
Who became the leader of the British government in 1757 and developed a new strategy for winning the war?
William Pitt.
What did the Quartering Act require colonists to provide for British soldiers?
Colonists were required to feed and house British soldiers.
Why was Patrick Henry known as the "Voice of the Revolution"?
Because of his powerful opposition to British policies and speeches supporting colonial liberty.
Why did John Adams agree to defend the British soldiers accused after the Boston Massacre?
He believed everyone was entitled to a fair trial, even unpopular people accused of serious crimes.
How did the British navy help Britain during the French and Indian War?
It controlled the waterways and hindered the arrival of French reinforcements and supplies.
Who led the British forces to victory at the Battle of Quebec?
James Wolfe.
What did the Declaratory Act declare about Parliament's authority over the colonies?
Parliament had the right to pass any law regarding the colonies.
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act Congress?
To formally oppose the Stamp Act and the seizure of colonial rights it represented.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris of 1763, and how did it change the geography of North America?
It ended the French and Indian War. France surrendered its Canadian and American lands to Britain. Spain surrendered Florida to Britain but received French lands west of the Mississippi.