The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was part of a larger conflict between the French and British. What was this war called?
The Seven Years' War
Why did Parliament & King George III start taxing the colonists after the French & Indian War?
to pay off the debts incurred during the war
This battle was fought in Boston. The British tried three times to fight off the Patriots and were eventually successful because the Patriots ran out of ammunition and had to retreat. What was the name of this battle?
Bunker Hill
which word means, "troops on horseback"?
calvary
Who was the Continental army officer turned traitor because he wanted money and was angry for not getting the recognition he felt he deserved for winning battles?
Benedict Arnold
Which groups were involved in fighting in the French and Indian War?
The British and their Indian allies
vs.
The French and their Native American allies
What were the colonists most upset about when Parliament enforced the acts?
Lack of representation/not having a say
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
It inspired the French to join the war and ally with the American colonists.
which word means, "to cancel, remove from law"?
repeal
Who was the General known as “the swamp fox” who led a small band of militia using guerilla tactics?
Francis Marion
Why did the British want to expand their control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
to gain access to the region’s land and natural resources
Which event is this referring to? Colonists angered by British taxes, like the Stamp Act, took out their frustrations on British troops by throwing objects and calling names, which eventually led the British troops to fire at the colonists.
The Boston Massacre
Which battle was started because the British wanted to seize Patriot/colonial military weapons? This battle became known as "the shot heard around the world."
Lexington and Concord
which word means, "military blockade or encirclement of an enemy position"?
seige
Who was the brave naval captain who captured a powerful British warship?
John Paul Jones
Why were French attacks in the forests successful during the French and Indian War?
The British moved noisily in the forest and sharpshooters could easily see their uniforms easily.
What was the name of the law that limited colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to stabilize relations with Native Americans and prevent further conflicts?
The Proclamation of 1763
This battle was fought on Christmas night. George Washington surprised the Hessians. What was the name of this battle?
Trenton
which word means, "an economy with as little government control as possible"?
free-enterprise system
Who distributed water to soldiers, and when her husband was injured she took over firing his cannon?
Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)
Which battle marked the conclusion of the French and Indian War, leading to a significant shift in territorial control in North America?
The Battle of Quebec
What were the two decisions made by the representatives of the First Continental Congress in1774 regarding their relationship with Great Britain?
to organize a boycott of British goods and urge colonies to set up their own militias.
What “mistake” did General Charles Cornwallis make that led to his capture at Yorktown?
He went to Virginia for supplies instead of New York like he was ordered to do.
What is the difference between natural rights and unalienable rights?
natural rights= rights that belong to all people at birth
unalienable rights= rights that cannot be taken away
Who was the hero that disguised himself as a school teacher but was captured and hung without trial?
Nathan Hale