French and Indian War
the country who fought Britain in the war
France
you can buy sugar from anywhere, but if it’s not British you pay extra!
Sugar Act
No taxation without….
Representation
The first battle of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Letter from Washington to Adams
Primary
this was the territory Britain and France wanted
Ohio River valley
Tax in any paper or printed material
Stamp Act
I am a supporter of the king and British rule over the colonies
Loyalist
British victory, but patriots moral boosted at this battle
Bunker Hill
Mr Pietrzaks notes on the American Revolution
Secondary
This general for Britain knew when to retreat if he sensed danger
George Washington
If a British soldier requests to stay at your house, you have to let them legally
Quartering Act
Colonists, don’t you dare settle west of the Appalachian Mountains - king George proclaims in this document
Proclamation of 1763
This battle was the turning point in the entire war! (France joined because we won this battle!)
Saratoga
A copy of the Declaration of Independence
Primary
This treaty ended the war - be specific!
Treaty of Paris 1763
Indirect tax (duty) on imported goods
Townshend Acts
Colonists reached out to king George to try to avoid war with this document
Olive Branch Petition
Miserable camp site outside of Philadelphia where continental army stayed with barely any food clothes or resources
Valley Forge
Autobiography written by John Adams
Primary
Ben Franklin proposed this - that all 13 colonies form a unified government
Albany Plan of Union
Boston harbor closed, power of governor increased, quartering act reinforced, British soldiers face trial only in Britain - penalty for Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
I helped the continental army learn how to aim, load their weapons quicker and taught them discipline!
Baron Von Steuben
Patrick Henry (no taxation without representation) proposed this, stating Virginia would not pay taxes to Britain!
Virginia Resolves
A history textbook
Secondary