Colonies
Name all the new England colonies
Massachusetts, Rhode island, Connecticut and new Hampshire
Who fought in the French and Indian war?
France and the British
What is the Mayflower Compact?
First example of self government
What is the saying that colonist made when they were being taxed but had no one of higher power to represent their needs?
No taxation without representation
What is the navigation act?
a series of laws that implemented mercantilism
Who established Rhode Island?
Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams
Who won the French and Indian war?
The British
What document imposed taxes on imported molasses and sugar?
The sugar Act
Who created the sugar act?
British Parliament
One of the laws of the navigation act reads "All import had to come through ___________
England
Who founded Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker
The French and the British claimed the same land, which led to war. What was this land called?
The Ohio river valley
What was the name of the first written constitution in the colonies?
The fundamental orders of Connecticut
At the start of the french/indian war, who was winning the most battles?
The French
The First great awakening
What kind of geography does New England colonies have?
Dense Forest, Natural Harbors and rocky soil
How long was the French and Indian war?
7 years
After the French and Indian war, what document was created that would give most Frances land to great Britain?
The treaty of Paris 1763
Who had a stronger allliances with the "American Indians"
France
During the great awakening colonist questioned englands government and now believed decisions should be made by ________ rather than _______
Citizens rather than a king
What was the last addition to the 13 colonies and why was is significant?
Georgia, served as a barrier between the 13 colonies and Spanish Florida.
What did the British government do in order to start winning more battles?
Increased Financial and military support
What document gave Britain the right to search any colonial home, ship or business for smuggled items? Who made this document?
Writs of assistance by King Georeg III
What document was made that would ban colonist from settling west of the Appalachian mountains?
The proclamation of 1763
A law of the navigation act is that colonies could not trade directly with who?
Other Nations