Law that required colonists to house and feed British Troops. To help Britain save money.
100
Who led the British forces against the French in the war?
George Washington
100
Why was Britain taxing the Colonists?
Britain was in dept after the French and Indian War
100
What is the Ohio River Territory?
Territory between the French and British Colonies that was extremely desirable.
100
Who were "minutemen?"
American militia men who were to be ready in a minutes notice.
200
Define Boycott
Organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products.
200
What was the Boston Massacre? What was its results?
1. A violent interaction between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in the deaths of 5 colonists.
2.This boosted anti- British sentiments amongst colonists.
200
What is the Sugar Act?
This act taxed required colonists to pay a tax on sugar, coffee and other goods
200
What were the results of the French and Indian War? Territory changes?
1. Britain wins Ohio Territory
2. France loses all territory in North America
3. Britain goes into debt
200
Acts of Protests the Colonists enacted
Tarring and Feathering
Boycotts
Boston Tea Party
300
Define Militia
Force made up of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
300
What were the results of the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
300
the Stamp Act
Tax law that required colonists to buy special paper that was stamped for any paper goods.
300
Who was the Indian Ally of the British?
The Half- King
300
How did the colonists feel about the Proclamation of 1763?
1. They were upset because they fought the French and Indian War to settle on this land.
2. The ignored it and settled the Ohio Territory
400
Define Cede
To surrender
400
Who were loyalists?
Colonists loyal to the King of England.
400
What were the reasons that colonists were fighting for their independence?
Colonists were fighting for their independence from Britain who did not allow them a say in government, and overly taxed them.
400
What was the purpose of the "Join or Die" cartoon?
(by Benjamin Franklin) meant to convince colonies to unify against the French
400
What did "No taxation without Representation" mean?
Colonists wanted to be represented in the British Parliament and have a say in the laws that affected them.
500
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation made by King of England that prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
500
What were the results of the First Continental Congress?
1. Boycott of British Goods
2. Petition to King George II
3. Armed Militia
500
What was the immediate cause of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
500
Why did France and Britain desire the Ohio River Territory? (3 reasons)
1. Land to expand
2. To prevent the other country's colonies from expanding
3. Protection of their own colonies
500
How did the French and Indian War affect American Colonists? List reasons
1. Taxes
2. Proclamation of 1763
3. Rising anti-British Sentiments