Q/A 1
Which American Indian groups sided with the British and which sided with the French as the war began ?
The Iroquois sided with the British against the French and the Iroquois old enemies, Algonquins, and Hurons.
How did the Albany Plan of Union seek to involve the colonists in the French and Indian War ?
It called for the colonies to join themselves against the French and their American Indian allies.
What role did the committee of correspondence play ?
They kept other colonies aware of what was going on in Massachusetts.
Why were many colonists dissatisfied with the tea Act ?
The Tea Act made colonists pay taxes that they felt was unfair.
Contrast the Patriots and the loyalists ?
Patriots favored independence and war against Britain. Loyalists were colonists who supported British.
Why did Washington and his men fight the French ?
They fought over fort Duquesne, a fort the French had built where Washington was told to build one.
Give two results of the Treaty of Paris.
It ended the French and Indian War and marked the end of French power in North America.
How did the Boston massacre influence the colonists feelings toward Britain ?
Public anger, resentment, and AntiBritish sentiment increased.
How did other colonies respond to the Intolerable Acts ?
Other colonies did not agree with the Acts and supported Massachusetts by refusing to export anything to Britain and boycotting British goods.
Explain how the militia and minutemen played a role in the fighting between colonists and the British ?
Militia were citizens armies who formed throughout the colonies. The Minutemen were a small, highly trained group prepared to fight the British at the minute's notice.
Why did the delegates from the colonies want to form a union ?
If they formed a union they could combine resources and fight the French together.
Who fought the French and Indian War, and for what reason ?
French and Hurons and Algonquin allies fought the British and their Iroquois for control of land in North America.
How did colonists respond to Townshend Acts ?
They boycotted British goods and organized marches and protest against the Townshend Acts.
How were the minutemen able to defeat the British at Concord ?
The minutemen took cover in nearby woods as they fired at the British. Local woman also fired from the windows of their homes.
Why did the colonists choose to throw the British tea into the harbor ?
To show that the British had treated them unfairly and to keep them from making a profit on the tea.
Why were the French attacks in the forest successful ?
The British moved noisily in the forest and the sharpshooters could easily see their red uniform.
What role did George Washington play in the French and Indian War ?
He built a fort in the west and attacked the French, firing the open shots of the war.
What events led to the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1776 ?
The Stamp Act Congress sent petitions to boycott British goods.
Why was Fort Ticonderoga important to the colonists ?
The fort had cannons and it was located near a route to Canada, providing more control of the region.
Why did Ralph Waldo Emerson called the first shot in Lexington " the first shot heard round the world" ?
The shot was the beginning of the American Revolution, which led to the founding of the new nation.
In what ways did Pitt help Britain win the war ?
Pitt sent Britain's best generals to North America, and promised to pay colonies well for service and supplies in support of the war.
How did the colonists boycott and use petitions to get British tax laws repealed ?
They boycotted goods the British had taxed. They sent petitions to the king asking for the act to be repealed.
What arguments did the Colonists have against more British Taxes ?
Colonists thought that taxes were unfair and against their rights as citizens under the English constitution.
What positions did colonists take in regard to the war as it began ?
Some colonists supported the independence movement, some supported the British, and some remained neutral.
How did King George react to the olive Branch Petition ?
King George the lll was furious and sent more troops to the colonies to crush the revolts.