French & Indian War
Events Leading to the War
The War Begins
The War
100
Why did Britain and France go to war in 1754?
Britain and France went to war for the control of the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
100
What act required a tax on newspapers and other printed items?
The Stamp Act required tax on newspapers and other printed items.
100
What two battles were considered the beginning of the American Revolution?
The American Revolution began with the battles of Lexington and Concord.
100
What colony did both the British and the colonists want to control?
Both the British and the colonists wanted control of the New York colony!
200
Who did the colonists side with in the French and Indian War?
The colonists sided with the British!
200
What major form of protest occurred in Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party was the protest that occurred in Boston Harbor.
200
What fort did Ethan Allen help to capture?
Ethan Allen helped to capture Fort Ticonderoga!
200
Name on major battle of the Revolutionary War that occurred in New York.
Major battles of the Revolutionary War that occurred in New York include: Battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights, White Plains, and Saratoga.
300
Who did most Native Americans side with during the French and Indian War?
Most Native Americans sided with the French.
300
Why did the British demand that the colonists pay taxes?
The British demanded colonists pay taxes to help pay for the French and Indian War.
300
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington led the Continental Army!
300
Who was a hero of the Battle of Saratoga, but ended up becoming a traitor?
Benedict Arnold was a hero of the Battle of Saratoga, but ended up becoming a traitor.
400
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British won the French and Indian war!
400
What was the Patriot's goal during the Revolution?
The Patriot's goal during the Revolution was to gain independence from Britain.
400
What document explained why the colonies should be free from British rule?
The Declaration of Independence was a document explaining why colonies should be free from British rule.
400
What was the last major battle of the war?
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the war.
500
What law did Parliament pass about the land gained through the French and Indian War?
The law stated colonists could not move to the land gained from the war.
500
What name was given to colonists who remained loyal to the king?
Colonists who remained loyal to the king were called loyalists.
500
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
500
What fort did Benedict Arnold command along the Hudson River?
Benedict Arnold commanded West Point.