French & Indian War
Name the two sides of this war.
British vs French
Tell me one of the four major ideas of the Declaration of Independence.
1. All men created equal
2. All humans have rights that cannot be taken away
3. Purpose of government is to protect these rights
4. If the government does not protect the rights, the people have the right to make changes to it
Who was the General of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the Sugar Act?
British tax on sugar and molasses. Created to raise British revenue.
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
E
What was the cause of this war?
Both sides wanted control of the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley. Both wanted more land in America.
What was the only colony to not show up to the First Continental Congress?
Georgia
Benjamin Franklin
What was the Stamp Act?
British tax on almost all printed materials (newspapers, books, playing cards, etc.)
What is the hardest mineral?
Diamonds
What did France receive in the Treaty of Paris 1763?
Nothing! They got kicked out of America.
What TWO European countries joined the fight on the Colonist side?
France and Spain
First man killed at the Boston Massacre.
Crispus Attucks
What was the Quartering Act?
Forced colonist to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers.
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
Land policy that stopped colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains. To avoid conflict between natives.
Which battle did George Washington cross the Delaware River the night of Christmas in 1776?
Battle of Trenton
Who was the founder of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
What were the Townshend Acts?
British tax on everyday goods (Ex: glass, lead, paint, tea, etc.)
What language is the most popular spoken worldwide?
Chinese (Mandarin)
Why was the Siege of Louisbourg so significant for the British?
Allowed them to travel on the St. Lawrence River (Going further into Canada).
Which battle produced "The Shot Heard Round the World"?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who wrote 'Common Sense' in January of 1776?
Thomas Paine
What is Writ of Assistance?
British document that allowed them to search anyone's property.
In Greek mythology, who had snakes for hair and could turn people into stone if they looked at her?
Medusa