Causes of the American Revolution 1
The French and Indian War was fought between who and who
French/Native against the British and 13 Colonies
A group of people or institution that create laws is
A legislature
The population of the 13 colonies growing out of control and the loss of land led to the colonists wanting to do what?
Move West
Escalation means that
Things are taken to another level, go from bad to worse
Neutrals are people inside the 13 colonies that
do not support the loyalists or patriots (want to be left alone)
True or False: The 13 colonies wanted to fight for the British in the French and Indian War
False
True or False: England is not a limited monarchy because the King holds all the power in Britain
False (England is a limited monarchy as the King shares power with Parliament)
The majority of land West of the Proclamation Line was given to
The Native Americans
The Major accusation from King George III to the colonies in the Declaratory Act was
The colonies do not respect the laws of Britain, they create laws that conflict with British laws
As a young commander, George Washington's first battle was against who and at what fort?
The French / Fort Necessity
Until the French & Indian war, England allowed the 13 colonies to do this...a system where the people govern themselves.
Self-govern
True of False: The French and Indian War had no effect in the relationship between England and the 13 Colonies
False (It led to a more negative relationship as the colonies were forced to fight)
Explain two reasons why Thomas Pained argued that the 13 colonies should be independent
No advantage to be British, King is never here, right to form our own government (own laws), a small island should not control such a large territory, it is a fight for human rights/freedom, fight against all tyrants
"This colonist lives outside of Boston, and he is angry at the British soldiers. However, most of his family and friends believe that King George III is a good person. He used to attend secret meetings during the night, but lately, he believes his family and friends come first, and is willing to help them." This colonist would be a: Loyalist, patriot, neutral
Loyalist
True or False--The French and Indian War was fought for control of the Oklahoma Valley and the Missouri River
False
What is an event that led some colonists to develop the idea of revolution against Britain?
Boston Massacre / Intolerable Acts / Quartering Act / Taxes
Explain two reasons why it was hard for England to govern the 13 colonies
Too many governments inside the colonies, the distance between England and America
At the First Continental Congress (Declaration of Rights and Grievances), the colonies asked what of King George III.............. (give at least 2 reasons)
same rights as the British people, to be represented in the British Parliament, remove the soldiers from the Colonies, right to peacefully protest
Name two advantages of the British and two disadvantages from the Colonies when talking about war
British--Most powerful navy in the world, experienced soldiers, have never lost a fight
13 Colonies:--No real army, no warships, no allies
The French and Indian War was part of a larger conflict called...
The Seven Years war
What was taken away from the colonists when the intolerable acts were passed?
Trial in America, The Boston Harbor, the colonists ability to gather.
Going from verbal to physical problems was perfectly demonstrated in what event in the 13 colonies
The Boston Massacre, Putting Tar on tax collectors, Burning a British Warship (Gaspee), Throwing tea in the harbor (Boston Tea Party)