The French and Indian War
At the end of this war, Britain was in how much debt?
30 billion dollars
Which act caused the colonists to be so upset to dump tea into the ocean?
The Tea Act in 1773
What war left British soldiers in the colony?
The French and Indian War
What year did Parliament pass the Stamp Act?
1765
What day did the Boston Massacre occur?
March 5, 1770
Who was fighting against each other in this war?
Britain vs the French and Indians
Which tea company were the colonists forced to purchase tea from as a result of the Tea Act?
British East India Company
Why did Britain keep soldiers in the colonies after the war?
They were afraid that Native Americans or Spanish settlers might attack the colonies.
Why was the Stamp Act created?
To pay off Britain's debts
The colonists made fun of the British soldiers by calling them names like...
"Lobsterback"
What were the French and British fighting over? (be specific)
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
December 16, 1773
What year was the Quartering Act created?
1765
What did the Stamp Act require of the colonists?
They had to pay a tax on all printed papers.
Why were the colonists and soldiers angry with the situation?
When was the peace treaty signed to give Britain control of Canada?
1763
How many crates and pounds of tea did the colonists dump into the Boston Harbor?
342 crates and 90,000 pounds of tea
What did the Quartering Act require of colonists?
They were required to provide "quarters" for British soldiers.
Why were the colonists angry about the Stamp Act?
They didn't want to pay more money for things they used everyday.
AND
They had no say in making the law.
X3 BONUS POINTS: "Taxation without Representation"
What made this event a massacre?
The British soldiers killed colonists with guns who couldn't defend themselves.
Why did the British want the Ohio River Valley? Why did the French want the Ohio River Valley?
British - wanted to farm the rich soil
French - trap beavers to trade their furs
Why did Parliament pass the Tea Act in the first place?
To save the company
Why did the Quartering Act make the colonists angry?
They didn't want to have to pay for the British troops staying in their homes and in the colonies.
In October 1765, nine of the colonies sent delegates to a special meeting in New York called...
The Stamp Act Congress
How many people died as a result of the massacre? How many injured?
5 dead, 6 injured