French & Indian War
A territory controlled by another country for its resources is a _________
Colony
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Taxes
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This protest dumped thousands of dollars worth of goods into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
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Who were the radical Patriots in Boston that organized protests?
Sons of Liberty
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Which Revolutionary War general became the first president of the United States?
George Washington
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Who won the French & Indian War?
Great Britain - they gained lots of territory
2.
This act was hard for the colonists to swallow and lead to protests in Boston Harbor
Tea Act
7.
Bad blood between colonists & British troops in Boston led to this event which killed 6 people.
Boston Massacre
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VOCAB! What does Unalienable mean?
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VOCAB! What is a Patriot?
A colonist that believed in independence.
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What is debt?
When you owe someone money
5.
This was the first tax that the British passed. Their results were bitter-sweet.
Sugar Act.
7.
What did the quartering act do?
Forced the colonists to let soldiers in their homes
7.
Why would Slaves volunteer to fight in the Revolution?
Promised their freedom
15.
Why was the battle of Lexington & Concord important?
It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War
10.
Why did the Native Americans fight against the British?
They were taking their land
3.
This tax put a tax on paper products
Stamp Act
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The colonists tried to intimidate tax collectors by making them look like chickens. What was this called?
Tar & Feathering.
8.
What battle ended the American Revolution?
Yorktown
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What was 1 way women contributed to the American Revolution?
- Nurses
- Raised Money
- Followed camps - cooked
- Sewed
- Fought (Disguised)
- Spies
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What was a negative effect of Great Britain winning the French & Indian War?
The had a huge amount of debt they had to pay back.
The Proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonists from doing what?
Moving into Native American Territory
7.
What was 1 of the Principles from the Declaration of Independence?
1. All men are created equal
2. Unalienable Rights
3. Governments should protect rights
4. People choose their governments
5. The right to revolution
9.
This was the largest battle of the Revolution, and convinced the French to be our allies
Saratoga
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What was the treaty gave the 13 colonies their freedom - officially became the United States
Treaty of Paris
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