Vocabulary
A place controlled by a faraway country is called
What is a colony
The Act was taxes on molasses, indigo, and sugar
What is the sugar act
What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?
The British and American colonists fought against —
What France and Native American allies
Money or something that must be paid back is called
What is debt
This act put a tax on paper, books and legal documents
What is the stamp act
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
What is Britain gained in North America
Explain how British taxes after the war helped lead to the American Revolution.
The colonists were angry about taxes like the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Tea Act because they had no representation in Parliament, which led to protests and eventually revolution.
To admit defeat and stop fighting is
What is surrender
This act closed the Boston Harbour
What is the Intolerable Act
After the war, Britain had a large —
What is debt
What was one major result of Britain winning the war?
Britain gained a lot of land in North America but also faced a huge debt.
When groups work together to help one another, they form an
This act imposed taxes on tea
The war began because both sides wanted control of the ____________________.
What is the Ohio River Valley
How did the French and Indian War begin?
The war began when Britain and France both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley, leading to conflicts between their troops and allies.
A _____ is land that is claimed or controlled by a group or country
What is territory
This act taxes goods such as Glass, paint, paper, and tea
What is the Townsend Act
The ____________________ gave the British East India Company control over tea sales.
What is the Tea Act
Why was the Ohio River Valley important to both Britain and France?
It was valuable for farming, trade, and controlling access to the interior of North America.