French and Indian War
The main reason why this war was fought in North America.
What is economics?
British announce to the colonists "Do NOT cross this line!"
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
This was the first act imposed by the British after the French and Indian War in an attempt to raise $. It caused a "sticky situation"
What was the Sugar Act?
This man, ___________, was a well known leader of a secret organization known as the ________ of __________.
Who was Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty?
British looking for stockpiles of weapons that the Son's of Liberty were hiding. Shot heard Round the World!
What was Lexington and Concord?
The idea that the government should regulate the economy in an effort to increase national power. (hint-Mother country benefits from its colonies)
What is mercantilism?
A series of laws designed to restrict England’s carrying trade to English ships- tighter control over colonial trade.
What were the Navigation Acts?
Place this on Marriage Licenses, Newspapers, even Playing Cards....
What was the Stamp Act?
This act actually made their favorite drink cheaper, but it gave the British East India Company a monopoly.
What was the Tea Act?
First major battle- British win, but suffer heavy losses!
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
*anyone know what hill it actually took place on?
The idea that the colonies would run themselves without strict British interference.
What was Salutary Neglect?
THis country is forced out of North America.
Who is France?
Search warrants that allow the British to search and sieze at will....British attempt to enforce new taxes-angers colonists!
What were the Writs of Assistance?
Paul Revere made a famous engraving of this incident and it persuaded colonists throughout the colonies that the British were evil...
What was the Boston Massacre?
The Declaration of Independence is signed at this meeting.
What was the Second Continental Congress?
Author of this document....
This future American revolutionary, was involved in one of the first military actions of the French and Indian War. He led a British attack on Ft. Duquesne (present day Pittsburgh)
Who was George Washington?
The reason why the British did not want the colonists crossing the Proclamation Line.
The British did not want conflict with the Native Americans?
Tax on luxury goods, as well as everyday products like paint, paper, lead, and glass.
What were the Townshend Acts?
The British response to the Boston Tea Party.
What were the Intolerable Acts? (Coercive Acts)
American's win at this battle in New York and it is considered a Turning Point in the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
*Why is it considered a Turning Point? (2 reasons)
This country wins the French and Indian War.
Who is Great Britain?
This man introduced the Albany Plan during the conflict in an attempt to unify the colonies.
Who was Ben Franklin?
After each Act is proven unsuccessful, the British _______ an act and attempt to tax something else.
What is to Repeal?
The effects of the Intolerable Acts.
What was the closing of Boston Harbor, Quartering Acts, and the formation of the First Continental Congress? Anything else???
Cornwallis surrenders at the battle of_________ and the ________of _________ ends the Revolutionary War.
What is Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris?