French and Indian War
What two countries wanted the Ohio River Valley? (Lesson 13)
France and England
People living in the colonies were upset by taxation decisions made in Parliament. They cried, "...."
No taxation without representation!
Who is called the "Father of the American Revolution"? (Lesson 15)
Samuel Adams
What event happened on March 5, 1770? (Lesson 16)
The Boston Massacre
What was a nickname for British soldiers living in Massachusetts? (Lesson 20)
What did France surrender when they lost the French and Indian War? (Lesson 13)
most of their land in North America
The Stamp Act of 1765 placed taxes on... (Lesson 14)
all legal documents and papers, newspapers and playing cards
What was the goal of the Sons of Liberty? (Lesson 15)
to protect American colonists from the British government
Who was teasing and throwing sticks and snowballs? (Lesson 16)
colonists were taunting British soldiers
What is an army composed of ordinary citizens, rather than professional soldiers? (Lesson 20)
militia
What document ended the French and Indian War? (Lesson 13)
The Treaty of Paris
The Townshend Acts placed taxes on... (Lesson 14)
common imports like paper, glass, tea
Where did the Sons of Liberty hold many of their meetings? (Lesson 15)
The Liberty Tree
What did Parliament do as a result of the Boston Massacre? (Lesson 16)
Removed the Townshend Acts
Who rode toward Concord to warn the colonists "the British are coming"? (Lesson 20)
Paul Revere and William Dawes
Why did France want the Ohio River Valley? (Lesson 13)
To create a trade route between northern and southern settlements
The Tea Act of 1773 made the colonists do what? (Lesson 17)
buy their tea only from the British East India Company; all revenue went to the King
True or False: The Sons of Liberty were very peaceful in their protests. (Lesson 15)
FALSE (sometimes violent and destructive!)
What event happened in December 1773? (Lesson 17)
The Boston Tea Party
What was the first shot at Lexington now known as? (Lesson 20)
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Why did the English want the Ohio River Valley? (Lesson 13)
to create settlements in the area and use its resources
As a way to protest taxes, colonists chose to _______ purchasing certain items.
boycott
True or False: Sons of Liberty came from many backgrounds, like fishermen, merchants, doctors, and lawyers. (Lesson 15)
TRUE
How many crates of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor? (Lesson 17)
342
What happened when the British marched toward Concord? (Lesson 20)
colonists had been hiding and attached when the British came by