French and Indian War
Key Factors P1
Key Factors P2
Colonial Resistance
Misc.
100
As a result of the war effort, this was the main reason why Britain decided to tax the colonies.
What is the War Debt?
100
Conflicts over newly acquired land from the French resulted in this, the first act that led to tensions between the colonists and British parliament.
What is the Proclamation Act of 1763 or the Proclamation Line?
100
This series of acts named after a member of British Parliament placed small taxes on numerous goods imported to the colonies.
What are the Townshend Acts?
100
Colonial protests greatly increased after the passing of this act, leading to its repeal just a year later.
What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
100
He was the British King during the American Revolution.
Who is King George III?
200
This was the name for the six Native American tribes that formed an alliance to fight with Britain. Their form of government later greatly influenced the colonists.
What is the Iroquois Confederacy?
200
This tax was not only created to help pay Britain's war debt, but it was also strictly enforced to curtail smuggling.
What is the Sugar Act?
200
This act stated that Britain had complete authority over the colonies.
What is the Declaratory Act of 1766?
200
The increased presence of soldiers after the Townshend Acts led to many conflicts with civilians, including this pivotal event in 1770 where 5 men were killed by British soldiers.
What is the Boston Massacre?
200
Ben Franklin created this image urging the colonies to join the French and Indian War, and it was later revitalized to encourage independence. It was accompanied by this phrase.
What is "Join or Die?"
300
This great colonial leader gained his first experience commanding troops when fighting for the British in the War.
Who is George Washington?
300
This was the first direct internal tax placed on the colonists.
What is the Stamp Act?
300
The Quartering Act of 1765 stated that colonial legislatures had to provide funding to create this type of military housing.
What are barracks?
300
Samuel Adams was key member of this protest group that was most active in Boston, but had chapters throughout the colonies.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
300
It is the term meaning to voluntarily abstain from purchasing goods out of protest.
What is boycott?
400
Presented by Ben Franklin, this is seen as the first real attempt made by the colonies to unite.
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
400
As a result of the Sugar Act, industries producing this alcoholic beverage were severely hit due to its use of molasses.
What is Rum?
400
This colony was the most vocal about the Quartering Act due to its high number of quartered soldiers.
What is New York?
400
This meeting was designed to coordinate protests against the Stamp Act throughout the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act Congress?
400
This was the only product to remain taxed after most of the Townshend Acts were repealed.
What is tea?
500
Due to its access to the Mississippi River, the war started over conflicting land claims in this region.
What is the Ohio River Valley.
500
This conflict between Native Americans and the colonists greatly influenced Britain's decision to enact the Proclamation Act of 1763.
What is Pontiac's Rebellion?
500
These were search warrants used by the British Parliament during the Townshend Acts to search for smuggled goods.
What are Writs of Assistance?
500
This document was written by Samuel Adams and James Otis in protest of the Townshend Acts. It encouraged the colonies to unite in their opposition to British taxes.
What is the Massachusetts Circular Letter?
500
It is the term meaning a system where the people are the source of authority/power and can create and run their own government.
What is Self-Government?