The French Indian War
the British, the French, the Native Americans
Who were the first people in the Ohio-River Valley?
To keep peace between settlers and Native Americans
Why did the British send 10,000 troops to enforce the proclamation of 1763?
British Troops attempting to disarm local militias. First time there was fighting.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
It raised taxes on molasses and allowed for seizure without due process.
Why was the Sugar Act of 1764 controversial?
British troops won but suffered heavy losses. Learned it would not be easy to defeat the colonist.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill ?
A Unified colonial council for defense.
What is the Albany plan of Union propose?
How did the colonist react to the Tea Act?
Showed colonist independence from Britain made the most logical sense.
What did Thomas Pain common sense do ?
The British sent troops and help the colonist win the war.
The Tea act gave Britain control of tea sales in the colonies.
What caused the Boston Tea Party ?
A list of complaints is listed in this document written by Thomas Jefferson.
What is the final section of the Declaration of Independence?
Why did the British established the Proclamation of 1763?
What are the Townshend Acts?
This was done to encourage self-reliance and local manufacturing.
Why did colonist boycott British goods ?