French & Indian War
What countries fought in French & Indian War?
France and Great Britain
Which act created a tax on paper, dice, and playing cards?
Stamp Act
What was the first Colonial gathering of representative called?
The 1st Contenental Congress
In which battle did the French support the American Colonists.
Battle of Saratoga
What affect did Independence have for white men?
More people were able to vote and run for office.
What was a cause of the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley terretory.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
It stopped colonist from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What did the 2nd Contenental Congress do?
Created an army, named George Washington as commander, and wrote the Declaration of Independence.
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What affect did Independence have for white women?
Very little. They did not get any new rights but they did begin to get better education opportunities.
What happened to Fort Necessity during the French and Indian War?
The French won it from the Colonial and British forces.
What is the name of the organization that formaed to oppose British taxes and unfair laws?
The Sons of Liberty
Why was it a big deal for men to sign the Declaration of Independence?
They would be punished by the British.
What advantage did the British have during the American Revolution?
More of everything and a professional army.
What affect did Independence have for African Americans?
There was no change to their status but many began to work toward freedom. Some states began to end slavery soon after.
Who won the French & Indian War?
The British
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A group of men in the Sons of Liberty through british tea into Boston harbor to protest against the Tea Act.
What did the Declaration say about equality?
What advantage did the colonists have during the American Revolution?
Belief in their cause and better knowledge of the geography.
What affect did Independence have for Native Americans?
Many lost land and they were not included in the Treaty of Paris.
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
The British taxed colonists for pay for war debts.
5 colonist were shot and killed by british soldiers during a tax protest in Boston. What is this event called?
The Boston Massacre
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
It declared that the Colonies were no longer governed by the British.
What country supported the colonists during the Revolutionary War?
France, Spain, and the Netherlands.