French And Indian War
Which two major European powers fought against each other for control of North America?
Great Britain and France.
What did the colonists dump into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
Tea.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas jefferson
Why did they ride out?
The Red Coats were going to arrest Sons of Liberty Samuel Adams and John Hancock, and then they were going to warn the colonists at the town of Concord because the British were riding out.
Which mountain range did the Proclamation of 1763 set as a boundary line, forbidding colonists from settling west of it?
The Appalachian Mountains.
How long was the war?
7 years.
Who organized the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty.
What are two of the "unalienable rights" mentioned?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Who initiated the ride?
Dr. Joseph Warren
Why did people the cross the border?
To farm and get rich.
Which Founding Father created the "Join, or Die" snake cartoon to urge colonial unity during the war?
Benjamin Franklin.
How many chests did they throw in the water? Try to be as accurate as possible
342!
Which future president was the only person to actually sign the Declaration on July 4th?
John Hancock
How many lanterns were lit?
2 if they came by sea and 1 if they came by land.
Who is Sarah's husband
matthew
Who won the war?
Britain.
Why did they dump the tea?
They did it as a rebellion because of the "tea act"
What day was the Deceleration signed?
August 2nd
What route did William Dawes take?
Southern route.
What were the names of the characters in the play? You only need to guess 2
Edwin Sarah Matthew Ian
How many people died?
11,000 to over 25,000 died in the war, but over 10,000 died from diseases.
What did they dress up as?
Mohawk Native Americans.
Which founding father refused to sign the Declaration?
George Washington
What did Paul Revere scream to warn people that the British were coming?
He screamed, "The regulars are coming out!"
Who was the first to sign the proclamation?