French and Indian War
Britain's disadvantage during the French and Indian War.
What is colonial disunity?
British commander defeated at Yorktown.
Who was General Charles Cornwallis?
Sparked the Coercive Acts.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Led the Sons of Liberty.
"Shot heard around the world" was fired where?
Concord
What is George Washington's forces clashing with the French near Fort Duquesne?
Leader in British government who adopted a plan to win the French and Indian War.
Who was William Pitt?
Purpose of the Committees of Correspondence.
What is to provide news on the British threat to liberty?
German drillmaster for the Continental army.
Who was Baron Friedrich von Steuben?
What battle helped raise American morale months after the defeat in the Battle of Long Island?
Trenton
Key military campaign of the French and Indian War to capture what city.
What is Quebec?
British General killed during an attack by hidden French and Indian troops.
Who was Edward Braddock?
Common Sense advocated for...
What is independence from Britain?
Military genius known as the "Fighting Quaker"
Who was Nathanael Greene?
It brought the French into the war on the American's side.
Advantage French had over the British throughout the French and Indian War.
What is strong Native alliances?
Prime minister who led the British Parliament to pass the Sugar Act.
Who was George Grenville?
"Voice of the Revolution"
Who was Patrick Henry
American leader in the war in the West
Who was George Rogers Clark?
Place where the Americans suffered their greatest defeat, losing an entire army.
What is Charleston?
Why did the Iroquois ally with the British?
The Iroquois' enemy had supported the French
General victorious on Long Island, Manhattan Island, and the mainland after replacing General Thomas Gage.
Who was General William Howe?
What was the first act of the Continental Congress?
the Declaration of American Rights.
Boston silversmith and engraver.
Who was Paul Revere?
Washington attempted to defend New York City against the British for what reason?
Giving up the city without a fight would damage support for the war.