The French and Indian War
What were some of causes for the French And Indian War?
-both the French and the British wanted control over Ohio River Valley
-the settlers wanted wanted more land to build towns and farms, so the began to move west
-the French refused to leave even though the British ordered them to
-Native Americans had resisted the English Settlement
Why did Great Britain pass the stamp act?
Because the French and Indian war had been very expensive and they needed some money back
What was the tea act?
The tea act said that the colonists could only buy tea from the East India Tea Company, they would have to pay tax on this tea.
What are some of the results of the war?
-Great Britain took control of New France
- The proclamation of 1763 was issued
-English took control of lots of Native American land
-Spain controlled french lands west of mississippi
What was taxed during the stamp act?
All printed materials, like newspapers,playing cards, etc.
What did the sons of liberty do to get this act rappelled?
They secretly boarded ships at might and dumped three hundred forty five chests of tea into the water
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
The proclamation of 1763 blocked the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
Why did the colonists refuse to pay this tax?
Because they were not represented in parliament
What was a result of the Boston Tea party?
Intolerable Acts
What land were the British and French fighting over?
The Ohio River Valley
No taxation without representation
What was intolerable acts?
A punishment for the Boston tea party, the Boston port was closed till the colonists payed for tea they had wasted, the colonists were also forced to feed and house British soldiers.
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What did the colonists do to get the stamp act repelled?