French and Indian War
What did Britain do after the French and Indian War to pay their debts?
They passed many high taxes on regular common goods.
Why did colonists throw tea into the ocean during the Boston Massacre?
They were protesting British taxes.
Which group would someone who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death" belong to?
Patriots #TeamBreakUp
Name the 4th principle of the Declaration of Indepednece.
When the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people can overthrow the government.
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
Why were the colonists angry about the Proclamation of 1763?
The colonists thought they would be able to settle in the Ohio River Valley after winning the French and Indian War.
What was the effect of the Boston Massacre?
Patriots felt like the Boston Massacre was another example of British violence towards the colonists. The war did not start, but tensions rose.
They are born with these rights.
Why were colonists upset about laws like the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts?
Colonists were upset that the price of goods rose in the colonies without having representation in Parliament.
What problems were listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Hint: Broke best friend
Colonists were upset they had to quarter British troops.
After African Americans helped fight for independence, what did colonies do to slavery?
Some colonies began to end slavery (especially in the North) but for the most part slavery continued.
Why did the Navigation Acts (mercantilist policies) create tension between Great Britain and the Colonists?
The Navigation Acts prevented colonists from trading with other countries.
What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?
(The snake, Join or Die)
To organize the colonies to work together
After the Treaty of Paris, Americans got independence and...
LAND east of the Mississippi River
Who was winning at the beginning of the war?
Who won at the end of the war?
The Americans were outmatched in the beginning, but eventually their skills and tactics improved helping them win the war.
Why did the Native Americans side with the French against the British?
The British were taking over land quickly and without caring about the Native Americans, so the Native American leaders felt more comfortable with the French
Compare the perspectives of the patriots and loyalists with at least 1 example.
The patriots and loyalists had very different perspectives. Patriots were against the Quartering Act because they felt like the soliders were useless. Loyalists felt like the soliders were there to protect the colonists so they should house and feed the soliders.
What effect did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense have on the colonies?
It persuaded many colonists to fight for independence.
Why didn't Thomas Jefferson include the paragraph about slavery being bad and the kings fault?
1. It might have led to demands to end slavery.
2. It was not fair the blame the king.
3. It might offend merchants who made money off of slavery.
The Continental Army almost broke up after...
a hard winter at Valley Forge