French and Indian War
What did France and Britian argue over that started the war?
Ownership of the Ohio River Valley
What items were taxed in the Townshed Act?
Glass, Paint, Lead, Paper, and Tea.
Colonist furious with the taxes take to the street and often scream the phrase....
Hint: a notable rally cry.
No taxation without representation
Common Sense was written by _____ and urged the colonies to _____
Thomas Paine and urged colonies to separarte from Britian/ to make their own country
Unalienable Rights are:
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2
3
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Why did most native american tribes prefer to align with France?
The french sought out trade amongst natives whereas the British sought out their land.
The proclamation of 1763 was....
issued and prohibited colonist from crossing the Appalachian Mountains and settling west of the area.
The first continental congress wrote a list of.....
Grievances/Complaints
List any Patriot advantage?
- Fought on their land
- Fought for freedom
- George Washington was their leader
Also--> would eventually get foreign allies
An african american spy that asissted the Continental Army.
James Armistead
Who was the general that envisioned the colonies would pay for the majority of the war expenses after victory?
William Pitt
Why did Britain place more taxes on the colonies after the war?
Britian had built up a debt
Who was the first to be killed in the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
During the Second Continental Congress delegates sent ______ a final request for peace and fair treatment.
Olive Branch Petition
Who assisted and prepared the Continental army by the end of winter?
Baron Von Steuben
What land did the British win after the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley and land pass the Appalachian Mountains.
Which Act gave Parliament the right to tax the colonists if it chose to do so?
Declaratory Act of 1766
What act was issued as punishment after the events of the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable or Coercive Acts
The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?
July 4, 1776
Who quoted "I have not yet begun to fight."
Hint: Father of America's Navy
John Paul Jones
The Albany Plan of Union suggested that colonies must separate and use their strengths to fight during the war. True or False.
False. It suggested that the colonies must join together to stand up against the French.
Writs of Assistance corresponds with what current amendment?
Amendment 4: protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
Which battle is known as "shots heard around the world?"
Lexington and Concord
Which battle is considered a positive turning point for Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
American forces would switch to more aggressive battle tatics that would greatly assist them. What type of warfare is the sentence referring to?
Guerilla Warfare