Lead up to American Revolution
Describe two ways in which colonists could unite against Great Britain.
The colonists formed the Sons and Daughters of Liberty to protest and boycott British goods. The Sons of Liberty tarred and feathered British Officials. Committees or Correspondence.
What was the conflict between the British and the French in that caused the French and Indian War?
The conflict was over both groups wanting the Ohio River Valley.
Why was Plymouth Colony established by the pilgrims?
Religious freedom
How has the Native Americans perspective of settlers changed overtime?
At first, Native Americans and settlers were at peace with each other. Then in Jamestown, settlers started to depend on Native Americans for food. Settlers raided Native American villages and burned them down. Through time, settlers start colonizing more of the land.
What were some things that angered the colonists and caused a lead up to the American Revolution?
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
Townshend Act and other acts
Why would both the French and the British want the land claim of the Ohio River Valley?
They wanted it for two reasons. They could transport across the river and they could have a better opportunity to trade with Native Americans.
Explain how women were oppressed in the colonies
The Puritans were very strict. Some little girls accused innocent women of witchcraft. If any woman went away from the Puritan beliefs, she was believed to be a witch.
How has the colonists perspective of Great Britain changed overtime?
The colonists were being controlled by Great Britain and Great Britain only felt colonies existed for money. The colonists were angered by British taxation and being controlled by Great Britain.
Why we colonists shouting "No taxation without representation"?
They were being taxed but they had no representation in Parliament
Why would Benjamin Franklin warn colonists with the Albany Plan of Union?
If the colonists don't unite, they will be defeated against the French.
How did the colonies turn from oppressing women to having a religious revival?
Great Awakening
Why would colonists be angry at Great Britain?
They had no representation in Parliament but were being taxed.