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What was the occupation of most people living in the colonies?
How many colonies were there?
13
How long did the French and Indian War last?
7 years
Who was allowed to vote in the colonies?
Only white men
What is a disease?
sickness
What does "advance" mean?
to move forward
What year was the American Revolution War?
1754-1763
What was General Braddock's attitude toward George Washington and the American Army?
He was stubborn/ did not listen
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution War
Treaty of Paris
What is an "immigrant"?
A person that moves from one country to another
What is a peace treaty?
An agreement between two groups or more to bring an end to fighting
Who was sent to deliver a message to the French general?
George Washington
In order to achieve independence, the colonies knew they would have to form an army. Who did they choose to be its leader?
George Washington
What was one mistake Washington made?
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What does it mean to be "enslaved"
to be forced to be a slave
Name 3 colonies
New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Connecticut
What set off the conflict between the French and the British
Control over the Ohio River Valley
Who was William Pitt?
Prime Minister
What is a militia?
A group of volunteer citizens prepared for military duty
What was the name of the "makeshift camp" George Washington and his men built?
Fort Necessity
Why was George Washington eager to volunteer to fight for General Braddock in the French and Indian War?
He wanted to correct some of the mistakes he made/ he wanted to learn from the mistakes he had made.
What happened to General Braddock and his troops just a few miles from Fort Duquesne?
He was killed
How did the British take Quebec?
They climbed the cliffs at night and were ready to fight at dawn
What is self-government?
The ability to make your own laws