Before the F & I War
Who lived on most of the territory claimed by France and Britain?
Native Americans
Which two empires were fighting in the French & Indian war?
Britain v. France
This law reduced the tax on molasses and placed harsh punishments on smugglers.
Sugar Act
Who led a Native American force in an attack on a British controlled fort which inspired others to attack British forts in the region?
Pontiac
What was taking place in the Ohio River Valley that led to trouble between the French and the British?
The British were moving into the land.
Which battle was key in the war, causing France to no longer be able to maintain their North American possessions?
Battle of Quebec
This law required colonists to provide housing/lodging for soldiers.
Quartering Act
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
It prevented colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
What was the name of the meeting of colonial leaders in anticipation of a war?
The Albany Congress
Who became Prime Minister of Britain and changed the fate for the British during the war?
William Pitt
This law was the first direct tax and taxed most written documents like newspapers, licenses, even playing cards.
Stamp Act
What form of protest against British policies was most effective?
Boycotting
Who did the British hope to form an alliance with during the Albany Congress?
The Iroquois Tribe
What happened after the French lost both Quebec and Montreal?
They were no longer able to defend their North American territories
This law taxed most imported goods and allowed British officials to search people's homes for smuggled goods.
Townshend Act
What was the name of the British legislature?
Parliament
How did the colonial assemblies react to the Ben Franklin's Albany Plan of Union and why?
They wanted to control their own taxes and armies.
What treaty ended the war and what were the terms of the treaty?
The Treaty of Paris - French lost almost all of their North American possessions to the British.
This law stated that the King and Parliament had complete control over the colonies
Declaratory Act
What is the meaning of the phrase "no taxation without representation"?
Colonists were upset because they did not have a say in British tax policies.