French and Indian War
Name one country that possessed a colony in North America during the 1700's
France, Britain, or Spain
Why did the British make the American colonists pay taxes?
To pay for the money spent during the French and Indian War
What was the name of the incident in Boston in which 5 men were shot by British soldiers because a crowd of protesters were heckling and throwing snowballs at the soldiers
"The Boston Massacre"
What is the month, date, and year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
What was the day, month, and year of the Boston Massacre?
Which two countries fought in the French and Indian War?
France and Britain
The Sugar Tax was a tax on imported what?
Molasses
What was the name of the incident in which American colonists dumped a British tea company's tea in the ocean in protest British taxation policies?
The Boston Tea Party
What person was the Declaration of Independence written to?
King George
How many British died in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
73
What is one reason why the British and French fought in the "French and Indian War?"
They fought over land; they also wanted land for the fur trade
The Stamp Act enforced a tax on what? (list at least one thing)
Almost all printed material, like newspapers and playing cards
In what town in Massachusetts did the American colonists stockpile weapons in case of a war with the British?
List one advantage that the Americans held in the Revolutionary War.
Which battle proved to be the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
Which country won and took over most of the land in the French and Indian War?
Britain
The Townshend Acts enforced a tax on what? (List at least one thing)
Glass, tea, and paper
How many Americans died in the battle at Lexington and Concord?
93
List on advantage that the British held during the Revolutionary War?
Highly skilled and more troops, more weapons, more money, powerful Navy, etc.
What was the name of the battle in which the British finally surrendered?
The Battle of Yorktown
What type of "fur" was highly desirable during the 1700's, so much so that the British and French fought over land to get it?
Beaver fur
Finish the phrase: "No taxation without ______________________"
Representation
What was the name of the man who warned the colonists that the British were marching towards Concord to seize the stockpile of weapons?
Samuel Prescott
Which nation came in to support the Americans the most which helped them win the war?
France
What was the name of a key general for the Patriots who eventually became the first president of the United States?
George Washington