The French and Indian War
What was the name of the territory that the British and French empires fought over during the French and Indian War?
New York City, Mississippi River Valley or the Ohio River Valley
Ohio River Valley
Finish the following saying: "No taxation without _________!
Representation
The _________ Massacre was an event that pushed the American colonies and the British empire towards war.
Boston
What is the name of the document that the American colonies signed to break away from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the king who drafted the Proclamation of 1763 that forbade American colonists from moving into the western territory after the French and Indian War?
King George
Why were the American colonists upset about paying taxes to the British empire?
They did not have a voice/voting power in the British form of government, so why should they have to pay taxes?
Boston Harbor was the site of this famous event that gave fish plenty of caffeine.
The Boston Tea Party
How many colonies agreed to become independent from Great Britain?
13
Why didn't the British empire want American colonists moving into the western territory after the French and Indian War?
Did not want to upset French settlers and Native American nations.
What were at least three everyday products that American colonists had to pay taxes on?
Tea, sugar, playing cards, dice, newspapers, marriage licenses, land titles etc.
What were British soldiers legally allowed to do in relation to homes and inns that made colonists quite angry?
Live in inns/homes without paying $$$$ to do so.
Name at least four "Founding Fathers" that lead the 13 colonies towards independence from Great Britain.
Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams etc.
Why were the American colonists upset with the Proclamation of 1763 that forbade them from moving into the western territory after the French and Indian War?
They fought for the land and many were wounded and killed in battles.
Lead by Sam Adams, colonists boycotted British goods. What is a boycott?
When people don't buy products in order to protest an injustice they are receiving.
What were American colonists doing to British soldiers that caused the soldiers to fire their muskets into a crowd killing 5 including Crispus Attucks?
Throwing rocks, snowballs, ice chunks at the soldiers.
Which professional sports team is nicknamed after the events in 1776?
Philadelphia 76ers
Why did the French and Indian War cause the British empire to place taxes on American colonists?
Wars cost $$$$$$$$$$
Some historians believe that King George had every right to tax the American colonies in order to pay for the French and Indian War.
Can you think of reasons why some historians believe this?
Wars cost $$
Running empires/governments cost $$
What did the members of the Sons of Liberty dress up as in order to disguise themselves during their act of vandalism on a cold night in Boston?
Native Americans (Mohawk)
What city became the first capital of the United States of America?
New York City