Resistance
English settlers established this Virginia settlement, which became England's first permanent colony in North America.
What is Jamestown?
this colonial region relied heavily on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade because of its rocky soil and short growing season.
What are the New England colonies?
This young Virginian led British colonial troops in an early confrontation with French forces in 1754.
Who is George Washington?
This organization, associated with Samuel Adams, organized resistance to British taxation and encouraged colonial protests.
What are the sons of liberty?
Colonists who secretly imported or traded goods to avoid British trade restrictions were practicing this illegal activity.
What is smuggling?
This colonial region was known for fertile farmland, moderate weather, and growing large amounts of wheat and other grains.
What are the middle colonies?
This European nation emerged victorious from the French and Indian War, gaining major territorial advantages in North America.
This 1765 law required colonists to pay taxes on printed materials such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
Although he opposed many British policies, this future president defended British soldiers accused after the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams?
A wealthy English investor wants to establish a colony primarily to grow tobacco for profit. Based on geography and climate, this colonial region would be his best choice.
What are the southern colonies?
After the French and Indian War, Britain issued this order restricting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
This American patriot created the famous "Join, or Die" political cartoon encouraging colonial unity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This New York City tavern became famous as the location where George Washington said farewell to his officers in 1783.
What is Fraunces Tavern?
Because its colonies attracted settlers from different European backgrounds and religions, this region became especially culturally diverse.
What are the middle colonies?
Britain and France fought over control of this North American river valley, where George Washington became involved in an early military confrontation.
What is The Ohio River Valley?
Colonists refused to buy British goods, hoping lost profits would pressure British merchants and Parliament to change unpopular laws. This form of protest had this name.
What is a boycott?
This Virginia patriot delivered the famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech in 1775, arguing that the colonies needed to prepare to fight Britain.
Who is Patrick Henry?
This building was a Puritan church on Sundays, but a gathering house during the week.
What is The Old Meeting House?
Britain won the French and Indian War but faced serious financial problems afterward. This wartime consequence helped set the stage for the Sugar Act and Stamp Act.
What is Britain's war debt?
This British general became military governor of Massachusetts and commanded British forces as tensions approached open war.
Who is Thomas Gage?