The conflict between natives in the Ohio Valley and colonial settlers was named after this Native American leader - an 80,000 seat domed stadium now sits unused in a Michigan city that bears his name
Who is Pontiac?
100
this tax placed fees on legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards - it did NOT tax the mail
What is the Stamp Tax?
100
the "original rebel" and founder of Boston's Sons of Liberty - many share a pint in his honor
Who is Samuel Adams?
100
repeal means this
What is cancel?
200
this colonist earned valuable experience as a commander in the British army - years later, he would use that experience against the British
Who is George Washington?
200
the root cause for troubles between Native Americans and colonists in the Ohio Valley
What is colonial settlers were moving into and taking over Indian lands in the Ohio Valley?
200
Britain passed new taxes on the colonies to help pay for this
What is to cover the cost of the French & Indian War?
200
he represented the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre trial
Who is John Adams?
200
to refuse to buy certain goods and services
What is boycott?
300
the war was basically over when the British captured this key French location
What is Quebec - the capital of New France?
300
a staged game of lacrosse helped Native Americans capture this fort
What is Fort Michelimackinac?
300
In order to avoid paying taxes on all the goods they carried, Yankee merchants sometimes dabbled in this illegal activity - John Hancock had to go to trial because of it
What is smuggling?
300
this wealthy merchant often defied British laws that regulated shipping and trade
Who is John Hancock?
300
a formal written request to someone in power, usually signed and backed by many people
What is a petition?
400
capturing this French position was deemed very important by the British - they failed several times before finally gaining control of it
What is Fort Duquesne?
400
Native Americans tried unsucessfully to capture this key Brtish fort located along the western edge of Lake Erie
What is Fort Detroit?
400
this act placed new taxes on frequently used items such as paper, glass, paint, and lead
What is the Townshend Act?
400
his widely read pamphlet urged the colonies to declare independence from Britain
Who is Thomas Paine?
400
army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
What is a militia?
500
this decision by William Pitt was critical to turning the tide of the French and Indian War in Britain's favor
What is sending the best British troops to fight in America?
500
this agreement between Native American leaders and the British government said that white settlers would no longer encroach (push into) Indian lands
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
500
this was the rallying cry of colonists upset with British taxes
What is "No taxation without representation!"
500
he spent over ten years in Britain in a futile effort to heal wounds and keep the peace between the colonies and the mother country
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
500
legal document that allowed British officials to inspect the cargo of colonial ships without having to give a reason - John Hancock would NOT be happy