The Stamp Act
What was the Stamp Act?
A way for the British to earn back the money from the French and Indian War
The Colonies included Florida at this time
False
What was the nickname for the British Soldiers because of their clothing?
Red Coats
Where did the Boston Massacre take place?
Boston
Who were the main parties fighting in the French and Indian war?
The British and the French
What was the Sugar Act?
A tax on sugar, coffee, textiles, and alcohol (at least 3 correct for the points)
The Colonists wore what color primarily for their armies?
Blue
The French and Native Americans
True or False:
The British Troops fired upon the Colonists for no reason.
False
The Colonists were throwing sticks, snowballs, and stones which spooked the Red Coats.
The French because they treated not only their land but the Native Americans themselves with respect.
What was the Currency Act?
An act that caused the value of Colonists money to decrease.
When did the Colonists START to get angry with the British?
The French and Indian War
Finish the line:
The _____ never set on the _____ ______
The SUN never set on the BRITISH EMPIRE
5
3 people were killed and 2 others died later from their injuries
How was a famous officer that fought for the British empire against the French.
Hint: He is a famous person from our history
George Washington
What was the Quartering Act?
The British soldiers were allowed to come and stay in your home and they were to be fed.
The Colonists might have been ok if they had what?
Something to do with the government.
Representation in Parliament
The British Soldiers were allowed to enter Colonists home and demand to be fed over which Act from the Stamp Act?
The Quartering Act
Who was the man who represented the British soldiers and helped convince the people of the Colonies that they fired in self-defense?
John Adams
True or False:
The British won by claiming Montreal, the capital of the French territories
False
Why did the American People not like tax collectors?
Because they would be selfish and take more than they needed and they collected the large amount of taxes.
Why did the Colonists not see themselves as true British citizens?
They were so far away from Britain
They did not have any representation
They were treated so poorly
A large portion of the population had never even set foot in Britain because travelers came so long ago
King George the Third
Why were the Red Coats in Boston?
There were an increase in riots and radicalistic activities so the King sent troops there to control them.
What strategy did the British use to finally beat the French?
They created a blockade to stop the French from receiving supplies with their ships