The French and Indian War
Who fought against one another in the French and Indian War?
The French and the British
In 1770, British soldiers got into a fight with a crowd of colonists. The soldiers ended up firing into the crowd and killing 5 people. What was the name of this event that is seen as the "spark" that convinced many colonists to seek independence?
Boston Massacre.
Why were the colonists angry about the Quartering Act?
It was expensive and violated their rights.
What were people who wanted to remain part of Great Britain called?
Loyalists.
Which act allowed British government officials to search any home or business without permission?
Townshed Act.
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British.
In Boston in 1773, the colonists were angry that the British were raising taxes on certain items. A small group of men dressed as Native Americans, boarded British ships, and dumped what item into the water?
Tea.
Summarize what the Quartering Act required.
It required colonists to house and feed the british soldiers.
What were people who wanted independence from Great Britain called?
Patriots.
How did the ideas of the Enlightenment help influence the colonists and the American Revolution?
Three branches of government so that no one branch is too powerful.
What were they fighting over in the French and Indian War?
Competing for land in the Ohio River Valley.
Explain the meaning of “no taxation without representation” - what were the colonists really upset about?
They weren't just upset about the taxes. They did not feel they had a voice and wanted representation in parliament.
Summarize the Proclamation of 1763.
The British made it illegal for the colonists to move west of the Appalachians.
What were two ways the Daughters of Liberty made sure people did not buy British goods?
Made their own tea and clothes.
Why was the city of Boston especially hard-hit by the British taxes and restrictions?
Because of its importance in shipping and trade.
Why was the French and Indian War important?
The war cost Britain a lot of money/debt, so they taxed the colonists.
What did the colonists want when they wrote to King George during the First Continental Congress?
Still be a part of Britain (not independent), but be treated equally.
Why were the colonists angry about the Proclamation of 1763?
They felt it was not fair. They were promised land and wanted to move there to get rich.
What was the name of the group of men that formed to protest the British?
Sons of Liberty.
Describe two ways that the British used the Coercive /Intolerable Acts to punish the city of Boston.
1. Close the Boston Harbor
2. Removed local leaders from power.
Why was the First Continental Congress important - how did it change thoughts/feelings in the colonies?
The colonies started to see themselves as united "Americans."
Besides taxes, why else were the colonists mad about the Sugar Act?
It made it so colonists were not given a fair trial.
What were two ways that King George responded to the colonists’ letter during the First Continental Congress?
He did not give in to their demands (refused to change), and he declared the colonists in "open rebellion."
Name one of the items that the British government increased taxes on?
Tea, sugar, paper, lead, and glass