French & Indian War
Which nation lost nearly all its territory in North America after the French & Indian War?
France
Where did Washington and his men spend a miserable winter?
Valley Forge
Which law led directly to the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Key southern battle in 1781?
Cowpens
Why did the French build forts in the Ohio River Valley?
To expand fur trading and land interest
What phrase describes the first shot at Lexington & Concord?
“Shot heard ’round the world”
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To raise money to pay off Britain’s debt
Washington’s greatest strength as commander?
Inspiring unity among troops
What battle convinced France to join the war?
Saratoga
What was a long-term effect of the French and Indian War on the colonists?
They began to have conflict with Britain over war debt
Which Native group (Oneida) supported the Americans?
The Americans (Patriots)
How did Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Which battle had major French support that helped American victory?
Yorktown
Pontiac’s Rebellion was a response to what?
Increased British control and settlement on Native lands
Why did many Native Americans side with the British?
They hoped Britain would restrict colonial settlement
What was Britain's response to Pontiac’s Rebellion to stop conflict?
The Proclamation of 1763
Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union?
Ben Franklin
Where did Washington cross the Delaware for a surprise attack?
Trenton
Washington’s first command in the war ended how?
His surrender at Fort Necessity
The Battle of Yorktown is significant because…
It marked the end of the Revolution
What marked the end of Salutary Neglect
French & Indian War/Taxes/Laws
What argument did colonists use to resist taxes?
“Taxation without representation”
British strategy for the war was to capture what?
Major Cities