French and Indian War
Why did Britain and France go to war in 1754?
for control of the land west of the Appalachian mountains
What act required a tax on newspapers and other printed items?
Stamp Act
What two battles were considered the beginning of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What colony did both the British and the colonists want to control?
New York
Who did the colonists side with in the French and Indian war?
the British
What major form of protest occurred in Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What fort did Ethan Allen help to capture?
Fort Ticonderoga
Name one major battle of the Revolutionary War that occurred in New York.
Battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights, White Plains, Saratoga
Who did most Native Americans side with during the French and Indian War?
the French
Why did the British demand that the colonists pay taxes?
They wanted the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War.
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was a hero of the Battle of Saratoga, but ended up becoming a traitor?
Benedict Arnold
Who won the French and Indian War?
the British
What was the Patriot's goal during the Revolution?
to gain independence from Britain
What document explained why the colonies should be free from British rule?
Declaration of Independence
What was the last major battle of the war?
Battle of Yorktown
What law did Parliament pass about the land gained through the French and Indian War?
The colonists could not move there.
What name was given to colonists who remained loyal to the king?
Loyalists
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What fort did Benedict Arnold command along the Hudson River?
West Point