French and Indian War
What two countries fought in the French and Indian War?
England and France
This tax was placed on all goods printed on paper, such as documents, pamphlets, and playing cards
The Stamp Act
In this event, a group of colonists dressed up as Native Americans and threw valuable tea into the Harbor
The Boston Tea Party
What was the final battle of the war that resulted in a British surrender
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence
To announce to the world and Great Britain that the colonies were forming their own country.
How did England decide to pay for their debt from the war?
Tax the colonies
What was the name of the British law that restricted colonists from moving West of the Appalachian mountains?
Proclamation Line of 1763
This was the name of the group that secretly organized protests, boycotts, and resistance to the British
The Sons of Liberty
At the beginning of the war, which army seemed to have the advantage? Provide one reason?
The British
Better weapons, better trained, more supplies, more experience, etc.
This is the principle of the Declaration that states that the people in the government engage in a two-way agreement for a society to function.
Social Contract
What happened to most of the French land in North America after the war?
Given to the English and Spanish
Stay in your home, eat your food, use your supplies, etc.
This clash between the colonists and British soldiers resulted in 3 dead colonists and many more injured.
Who became the commander of the Continental Army after the first few battles?
George Washington
This is the principle of the Declaration that affirms that all human beings recieve something in common just by being born
Natural Rights
What side of the French and Indian war did the American Indians fight on?
Both
This was the act that Great Britain passed to make sure that the colonies knew that they were in charge in all situations
The Declaratory Act
This is a term for refusing to buy goods from a certain place, company, or country
Boycott
This victory for the Revolutionaries resulted in the French joining up and supporting them.
Battle of Saratoga
This was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the disputed territory that started the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
Name at least two things that the Intolerable Acts did to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party?
- Shut down Boston Harbor
- Shut down Town Meetings
- Didn't allow British soldiers to be tried in the colonies
- Replaced elected officials.
(Others may be correct)
This is the specific act that the Boston Tea Party was in response to
The Tea Act (one of the Townshend Acts)
Even though this was a victory for the British, the Continental Army killed many of their soldiers, and showed that they had the potential to win.
Battle of Bunker Hill/Breed's Hill
This is the city where the Declaration was written and signed by the Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia