Ohio River Valley
What was the significance of the Ohio River Valley?
The Ohio River Valley was a valuable territory
Both French and British colonists wanted control
What does the "Join or Die" cartoon represent?
Urged colonial unity against French threat
What was the Quartering Act?
Required colonists to house British soldiers
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What happened at Lexington and Concord?
First battles of the war
"Shot heard 'round the world"
What event led to the conflict between the French and British?
Both built Forts in the areas to chase the other away
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
Proposed a unified colonial government
Not adopted but influenced later unity efforts
What happened during the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers killed several colonists
What was the main argument of Common Sense?
Argued for complete independence from Britain
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant
British victory, but at great cost
Boosted colonial morale
What was the outcome of the Treat of Paris 1763
Ended the war. France gave most of its North American Territory to Britain.
What were the main beliefs of Patriots?
Supported independence
Willing to fight for self-governance
What did the Stamp Act impose?
Taxed printed materials in the colonies
How did Common Sense influence public opinion?
Helped convince many colonists to support revolution
What occurred at the Battle of Saratoga?
Major American victory
Prevented British from dividing colonies
Convinced France to ally with Americans
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Restricted colonial settlement west of Appalachian Mountains
Aimed to prevent conflicts with Native Americans
Caused resentment among colonists
How did Loyalists view the British government?
Supported British rule
Why did the Boston Tea Party occur?
Colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act
Why was Common Sense significant?
Encouraged people to join the American Revolution
What was the significance of Yorktown?
Major French naval and land support
British General Cornwallis surrendered
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War
Describe the Fort Loudoun massacre.
Cherokee attacked and killed British soldiers
What was the name of the Secret Society that protested British Rule?
Sons of Liberty
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Punished Massachusetts for Boston Tea Party
Closed Boston Harbor
Limited colonial self-government
What was so special about Common Sense?
Written in simple language for wide audience
Explain the role of guerrilla warfare.
Irregular fighting tactics used by Patriots
Surprise attacks and quick retreats
Effective against traditional British tactics