Causes & Background
This war (from 1756–1763) left Britain with large debts and led them to tax the colonies.
The French & Indian War (also called the Seven Years’ War).
The Boston Tea Party was a protest where colonists threw this product into Boston Harbor.
Tea.
After the Boston Tea Party, Britain passed a group of harsh laws that colonists called these. (Two-word name)
The Coercive Acts (also called the Intolerable Acts).
He was the king of Britain during the time of the Boston Tea Party.
King George III.
What two main countries fought in North America during the French & Indian War?
Britain and France.
Colonists called it unfair when Britain taxed them because they had no one speaking for them in Parliament. This phrase describes their complaint.
"No taxation without representation."
In what colony (state today) did the Boston Tea Party take place?
Massachusetts (Boston, Massachusetts).
One of the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts shut this important place to punish Massachusetts until the lost tea was paid for.
Boston Harbor.
This group in Britain made laws and worked with the king; colonists complained they had no representation in it.
The British Parliament.
What was one main cause of the French & Indian War related to land and resources?
Competition for land (especially the Ohio River Valley) and for control of fur trade and resources.
Name the river valley where Britain and France fought over land before the American Revolution (it includes the site of Fort Duquesne).
The Ohio River Valley (location of Fort Duquesne / modern Pittsburgh).
Name one reason colonists protested by dumping tea into the harbor.
Because of taxes on tea (Tea Act) and lack of colonial representation in Parliament; colonists protested British control and unfair taxation.
Name one thing the Coercive Acts did to limit Massachusetts’ self-government (give one specific example).
Examples: Required colonists to quarter British troops; revoked Massachusetts' colonial charter; moved judicial authority to Britain.
Name two leaders who were delegates at the First Continental Congress (choose any two from the presentation).
Examples: Samuel Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry, John Jay, George Washington.
Name one effect of the French & Indian War on Native American groups (short answer).
Examples: Some Native American groups lost land, faced more pressure from settlers, or formed new alliances; others suffered from loss of trade relationships.
This 1754 cartoon by Benjamin Franklin showed a segmented snake to encourage the colonies to unite. What is its short title?
"Join, or Die."
The colonists who boarded the ships and dumped the tea often disguised themselves as this group of people.
Dressed as Mohawk Native Americans (or Native Americans).
Instead of making the colonies obey, Britain’s harsh reaction caused the other colonies to do this for Massachusetts.
Other colonies sent supplies and support to Massachusetts (they rallied to help).
The Boston Tea Party and Coercive Acts helped lead to feelings that the king and Parliament were this (one-word).
Tyrannical (tyranny).
After the war, Britain issued an order to limit colonists moving west past a certain line in the Appalachian Mountains. What was that order called?
The Proclamation of 1763.
Describe one way the French & Indian War helped George Washington gain experience that later helped during the American Revolution.
Washington led a Virginia militia, learned leadership and military strategy, and gained experience in battle.
Explain how the Boston Tea Party showed colonists wanted to protest British laws but not necessarily start a war at that moment.
Example answer: The colonists wanted to show strong disagreement with British laws and hurt British trade financially, hoping to force change without starting full-scale war; it was an act of protest that increased tensions.
In September 1774, delegates (except Georgia) met to discuss a unified response to the Coercive Acts. Name this meeting.
The First Continental Congress.
Explain why the First Continental Congress thought it was important for the colonies to respond in a unified manner. Give two reasons.
Example answer: They wanted to act together so their protest would be stronger, to coordinate boycotts and responses, and to show Britain the colonies were united and serious about their rights.
Explain how Britain's need for money after the French & Indian War led to new laws and taxes in the colonies. Give one specific tax or law as an example and explain why Britain passed it.
Example answer: Britain had large war debts and needed revenue, so it taxed the colonies (for example, the Stamp Act or taxes on imported goods). Britain passed these to raise money to pay troops and debts and to help pay for colonial defense.