French and Indian War
The Sugar Act
The Currency Act and Stamp Act
Sons of Liberty
Wild Card =)
100
Which river was the cause of the war?
The Ohio River
100
What was the main reason for King George passing the Sugar Act?
To tax the colonists to help pay the debt from the French and Indian War
100
What were the two minerals that colonists were required to use because of the Currency Act?
gold and silver
100
Pick one team to steal 300 points from :)
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100
What was the peace agreement called to end The French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris
200
What were some of the reasons that the river was an advantage for a country?
Answers will vary
200
What were the two major things that were heavily taxed by the Sugar Act?
Sugar and molasses
200
After the unfairness of the Currency Act, the colonists began to argue that they needed someone in the British government who spoke on their behald.
The Slogan for this was, "NO _______________"
NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!!!
200
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A secret gang that would rebel against the British Soldiers
200
Which other country gained a small piece of land in the South from the French and Indian War and what was this land called?
Spain gained Florida
300
Who was the 21 year old army major who Dinwiddie sent into French territory to deliver the letter that demanded that France leave the area?
George Washington
300
What was the year that the Sugar Act was passed?
1764
300
What were two things that colonists started to do when they ran out of paper money?
Trade other objects AND/OR steal things to survive
300
Which of these founding fathers WAS NOT a Son of Liberty?
A. George Washington
B. John Hancock
C. Samuel Adams
D. Benedict Arnold
A. George Washington
300
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400
What was the Colonists' reaction to the Proclamation of 1763?
They were upset because they fought in the French and Indian War and it was their land that was destroyed in the war. They believed that they would get to move to the new land to start new cities and farms.
400
Besides raising costs, what was another part of the Sugar Act?
The British soldiers were granted more power over the colonists
400
What were three things that had to official stamps on it following The Stamp Act?
Legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, invoices, receipts, other printed materials
400
Where did the Sons of Liberty hold their secret meetings?
In taverns
400
What was the official name of the British government and lawmakers? (Hint: starts with a P)
British Parliament
500
What were the two things that the Proclamation of 1763 said?
That colonists were not allowed to settle in the newly acquired land
AND
Only the British empire could buy new land from the Native Americans
500
What were soldiers allowed to do because of the Sugar Act?
They could search homes and boats without warrants
500
Lose -200 points and your turn.
SORRY!
500
What were two of the ways that the Sons of Liberty rebelled against the British?
Answers may vary
500
Name All 13 Colonies :)
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
