Key Figures
Timeline of Acts
Important photos
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Causes of the war
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Who was John Adams/what did he do?
He defended soldiers on trial for the Boston Massacre. He believed it was important that all people received a fair trial.
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What was the Proclamation of 1763 (1763)?
A law passed after the French and Indian war stating that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was passed in order to prevent further wars with Native American groups.
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How is this image an example of propaganda?
This image was created by Paul Revere depicting the so-called "Boston Massacre". Paul Revere used this image as a form of propaganda to get the colonists to side with the patriots during the French and Indian War.
What really happened on that night was a bunch of intoxicated citizens throwing snowballs, and rocks, and eventually full sized clubs at the British officers. Out of self-defense, a British officer had shot a gun shot into the crowd of colonists. Their chief commander had told the officers to "hold their fire" as Paul Revere draws otherwise.
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May 9th, 1768.
A British customs official springs a surprise raid on ---, a ship belonging to John Hancock, one of the --- men in Boston. They're carrying 100 casks of imported wine and don't want to pay ---. To the British, they're just common ---. The British --- Hancock's ship, triggering riots that sweep through Boston. The King sends --- redcoats to Boston to enforce his laws.
A British customs official springs a surprise raid on Liberty, a ship belonging to John Hancock, one of the richest men in Boston. They're carrying 100 casks of imported wine and don't want to pay duty. To the British, they're just common smugglers. The British seize Hancock's ship, triggering riots that sweep through Boston. The King sends 4,000 redcoats to Boston to enforce his laws.
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What were two sides fighting in the French and Indian War?
What native group sided with the British?
What native group sided with the French?
What British General led the British to victory in the war?
What was the treaty that ended the war?
The colonists and the British and the French and Native Americans.
Iroquois.
Algonquian.
William Pitt.
Treaty of Paris.
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Who was Paul Revere/what did he do?
A member of the Sons of Liberty, famously made image of the Boston Massacre (propaganda). He also warned that the British were approaching before Lexington and Concord.
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Which one came first? Sugar Act or Stamp Act? Explain each.
The Sugar Act came first.
The Sugar Act was a tax of products such as coffee, wine, molasses (used to make rum). This was created in order to help Britain out of debt.
The Stamp Act was a tax, not on stamps, but on paper, books, diplomas and all legal documents. Each of these items needed an official stamp on them indicating a tax was paid.
These were both:
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October 1768
British soldiers clamp down on ---, a port crucial to the British Empire, and a hub of global --- and commerce. In Boston, there's one redcoat for every --- citizens. . . . Paul --- is a silversmith and one of Boston's prominent ---, an unlikely subversive. The fishing fleet ships thousands of tons of salted --- to the Caribbean. Returns with sugar and molasses, raw material for ---. Taxed by the British after --- exchange. In Africa, rum is the currency used to purchase the most profitable cargo of all, African ---. Between 1700 and 1800, more than 1/4 of --- Africans are brought to the American colonies.
British soldiers clamp down on Boston, a port crucial to the British Empire, and a hub of global trade and commerce. In Boston, there's one redcoat for every 4 citizens. . . . Paul Revere is a silversmith and one of Boston's prominent businessman, an unlikely subversive. The fishing fleet ships thousands of tons of salted cod to the Caribbean. Returns with sugar and molasses, raw material for rum. Taxed by the British after every exchange. In Africa, rum is the currency used to purchase the most profitable cargo of all, African slaves. Between 1700 and 1800, more than 1/4 of million Africans are brought to the American colonies.
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Describe the land Britain now controlled as a result of the French and Indian War.
Britain now controlled all the land west of the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River. (Ohio River Valley)
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Who was Patrick Henry/what did he do?
A famous patriot who gave a famous speech at the Virginia Convention. “Give me liberty or give me death”.
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Stamp Act Congress, Declaratory Act, Quartering Act. Explain each and list the order they came in.
Stamp Act Congress: A response to the Stamp Act. Members of the Sons of Liberty wrote letters to Parliament demanding the repeal of the Stamp Act. (It works!!)
Declaratory Act: This Act stated that the British government had the power to pass any laws or rules over the colonies that they saw as necessary.
Quartering Act: A law that stated that colonists were required to feed and house British soldiers if they requested it.
Order: Stamp, Declaratory, and then Quartering.
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What is the overall message of this photo shown below?
The colonies would all die unless they joined together in a unified colonial government which would make the colonies much stronger than the British as a whole and help them win the war. The colonies alone are weak and will, as Benjamin Franklin said, die unless bound together in a government.
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March 5, 1770
After three days of unrest, an angry --- roams the streets. Hundreds of men who lost their jobs and blame the British, gather on King Street and face off against --- redcoats with orders not to fire.
How many colonists were killed by the British?
What is the engraving Paul Revere makes titled?
The colonists are avid ---, a legacy from the first Bible-reading Puritans in Plymouth. Boston has the first weekly ---. There are now more than --- papers across the colonies. And the new postmaster general, Benjamin --- has introduced a revolutionary postal-delivery system. Night riders cut the delivery time in ---. The communications network connecting the colonies is one of the best in the ---.
March 5, 1770
After three days of unrest, an angry mob roams the streets. Hundreds of men who lost their jobs and blame the British, gather on King Street and face off against 8 redcoats with orders not to fire.
Five colonists.
The Bloody Massacre.
The colonists are avid readers, a legacy from the first Bible-reading Puritans in Plymouth. Boston has the first weekly newspaper. There are now more than 40 papers across the colonies. And the new postmaster general, Benjamin Franklin has introduced a revolutionary postal-delivery system. Night riders cut the delivery time in half. The communications network connecting the colonies is one of the best in the world.
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Explain why the Proclamation of 1763 made sense for the British, but angered the Americans.
This made sense because the British worried that settling west of the Appalachian Mountains would lead to conflict with Native Americans and potentially another war. Britain was in debt from the French and Indian War and did not want to spend more. The colonists were mad because they believed by winning the French and Indian War they should now have access to this land to settle. Many died to win the war and it seemed unfair that they could not live on the land.
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Who was Sam Adams/what did he do?
He was the leader of the Sons of Liberty.
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Townshend Acts:
Non-Importation Agreement:
Boston Massacre:
Explain each and list the order they go in.
Townshend Acts: A tax on items such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea.
Non-Importation Agreement: A response to the Townshend Acts where colonists refused to import or buy any items taxed through the Townshend Acts.
Boston Massacre: An event in which 5 colonists were killed by British soldiers in Boston. Paul Revere used propaganda by creating an image showing the British attacking people for no reason. This event changed the opinions of many toward wanting independence from Britain.
Order: Townshend, Non-Importation, Boston Massacre.
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Why was the Albany Plan of Union created and what was it?
The Albany Plan of Union was created to establish a system of representation in the colonies and make decisions regarding taxation and defense for all of the colonies.
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December 1773
Britain repeals all taxes except one, on ---. Rebels dump over $--- million worth of tea in Boston Harbor. The British respond by --- down Boston Harbor, one of America's busiest, wealthiest ports.
England sets boundaries along the Proclamation Line to protect whom?
September 5, 1774
Incensed at the British actions, 56 delegates from across the colonies gather at the First --- Congress in Philadelphia. Across New England, people prepare to --- themselves. Smuggled arms are collected and stashed in --- hideaways. But while many expect conflict, most delegates in Philadelphia want --- with Britain. The First Continental Congress resolves that a British attack on any --- colony will be regarded as an attack on --- of them. What emerges at Philadelphia is ---.
December 1773
Britain repeals all taxes except one, on tea. Rebels dump over $1million worth of tea in Boston Harbor. The British respond by shutting down Boston Harbor, one of America's busiest, wealthiest ports.
To protect the Native Americans.
September 5, 1774
Incensed at the British actions, 56 delegates from across the colonies gather at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across New England, people prepare to defend themselves. Smuggled arms are collected and stashed in secret hideaways. But while many expect conflict, most delegates in Philadelphia want peace with Britain. The First Continental Congress resolves that a British attack on any one colony will be regarded as an attack on all of them. What emerges at Philadelphia is solidarity.
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Describe in detail the main causes of the French and Indian War:
LAND - Both France and Britain wanted control of the Ohio River Valley.
PEOPLE - British colonists moved into the region, which disrupted trade between the Natives and the French
CONFLICT : The war in the Americas is just one of several wars between France and Britain.
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Who were John Hancock and Chief Pontiac/what did they do?
John Hancock: A member of the Sons of Liberty, famous for smuggling. First to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Chief Pontiac: A leader of the Ottawa tribe and led attacks against settlers after the French and Indian War leading to the Proclamation of 1763.
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Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Lexington and Concord.
Explain each and list the order of the events.
Tea Act: A law passed by the British stating that colonists had to buy tea only from British companies. This cost many American merchants their jobs and led to the Boston Tea Party.
Boston Tea Party: In response to the Tea Act, members of the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Native Americans boarded British ships in Boston Harbor loaded with tea and dumped millions of dollars worth of tea overboard.
Intolerable Acts: British response to the Boston Tea Party. Britain passes four laws to punish the city of Boston until they pay for the tea. These include:
Shut down port of Boston- no entering or exiting
No town meetings, except for once a year.
British officials who committed crimes were to be tried in ENGLAND, not the colonies.
British Commanders could force colonists to house troops in their homes. (They bring back Quartering Act
First Continental Congress: Colonists' response to the Intolerable Acts. This was a meeting of representatives from the colonies where they discussed how to fight against the Intolerable Acts and how to set up militias in each colony.
Lexington and Concord: The first Battle of the Revolutionary War. Colonists attempted to block British soldiers from taking weapons from the colonies During this battle the “Shot Heard Round’ the World was fired. This event showed that peace would not be possible.
(Events listed as shown)
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The plan as a whole is a failure, but it remains historically significant. Please explain why a failed plan is something we still take time to learn about today.
This is historically significant because it is the first time the colonies have started to come up with a plan to unify and create their own government. It shows that ideas about independence are starting to develop.
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Spring 1775
If war comes, what will be America's first line of defense?
Every --- across the colonies has its own militia, but they're now preparing to defend themselves against the British ---. In Massachusetts, --- of all men between 16 and 50 are ready to bear arms at a --- notice.
April 19, 1775
After midnight, --- redcoats leave their barracks in Boston for Lexington and Concord, about --- miles away. Their orders: --- the Rebel leaders and seize their weapons. News of the British --- also reaches Paul Revere. His midnight --- will alert local militias. His warning --- from town to town, across the New England countryside. By 5:00 in the morning, --- militiamen line up. They're commanded by a ---, John Parker. They're faced off against hundreds of well-armed and highly experienced British ---.
Sunrise, April 19, 1775
No one knows who fires the first --- at Lexington, but it's the shotnheard 'round the ---. The British fired up to --- times the rate of the militia. Within minutes of the first shots fired at Lexington, --- Patriots are dead, --- wounded. The American Revolution has ---. The militia gathers just outside the town of ---. By the late morning, more than --- have arrived from the surrounding villages. . . The British soldiers left their barracks --- hours ago. And now face a ----mile March back to Boston. . . The Patriots seize the upper hand and intend to make the British soldiers ---. They shadow the redcoats' ---, firing on them the entire way. --- are killed or wounded.
Spring 1775
Volunteer Home Guards.
Every town across the colonies has its own militia, but they're now preparing to defend themselves against the British army. In Massachusetts, a third of all men between 16 and 50 are ready to bear arms at a minutes notice. April 19, 1775
April 19, 1775
After midnight, 900 redcoats leave their barracks in Boston for Lexington and Concord, about 20 miles away. Their orders: arrest the Rebel leaders and seize their weapons. News of the British attack also reaches Paul Revere. His midnight ride will alert local militias. His warning spreads from town to town, across the New England countryside. By 5:00 in the morning, 60 militiamen line up. They're commanded by a farmer, John Parker. They're faced off against hundreds of well-armed and highly experienced British soldiers.
Sunrise, April 19, 1775
No one knows who fires the first shot at Lexington, but it's the shot heard 'round the world. The British fired up to 4 times the rate of the militia. Within minutes of the first shots fired at Lexington, 8 Patriots are dead, 10 wounded. The American Revolution has begun. The militia gathers just outside the town of Concord. By the late morning, more than 1,000 have arrived from the surrounding villages. . . The British soldiers left their barracks 15 hours ago. And now face a 20 mile March back to Boston. . . The Patriots seize the upper hand and intend to make the British soldiers pay. They shadow the redcoats' march, firing on them the entire way. A third are killed or wounded.
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List 5 things you knew about the French and Indian War going into this unit.
William Pitt helped the British win through his battle strategies.
The Spanish eventually join the French side.
Fought over control of the land in the Ohio River Valley.
Many English settlers moved into the Ohio River Valley because land was sold to them by the Ohio Company
The British believed that settling on this land would lead the French to back down.
The Iroquios sided with the British while the Algonquian sided with the French.
The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the war.