Early American Colonies
Which colony is known as "The Lost Colony?"
Roanoke Colony
What three major groups were involved in the war?
Native Americans, The French, The British
What day and year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th 1776
Who said the famous line "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
What was The Stamp Act?
A tax on all printed materials that American colonists paid for.
What was the first successful colony of England?
Jamestown
How many years did the 7 years war last?
9 years
What was the first battle that kicked off the Revolutionary war?
The Battle of Concord and Lexington
What are two big reasons for why people left Europe for the New World?
For more economic opportunities.
To escape religious persecution.
For the spirit of adventure.
What war was The Stamp Act intended to help pay for?
The French and Indian War
What colony was mainly comprised of Puritan people?
Plymouth Colony
What was The French and Indian war fought for?
The territory of the Ohio River Valley.
Who tried to assassinate general George Washington?
Thomas Hickey
What was the importance of the battle of Lexington and Concord?
It was the first battle starting the American Revolution.
What things did the Townshend Acts tax?
They taxed lead, glass, paper, tea, and paint.
What colony arrived on the ship known as the Mayflower?
Plymouth Colony
Who was the victor of the war?
The British
What is an indentured slave?
A person who agrees to work for someone for several years in exchange for something like a plot of land, passage to the New World, or an apprenticeship.
Who fired the first shot of the the battle of Lexington and Concord?
No one knows!
Why were the Intolerable Acts imposed on the American colonists?
As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
What colony showed evidence of their settlers resorting to cannibalism?
Jamestown Colony
What years did the French and Indian War take place?
1754-1763
What is the name of the parchment tax that Britain imposed on their American colonies?
The Stamp Act
What day did the Revolutionary War begin?
April 19, 1775
What year was The Stamp Act created?
1765