The French & Indian War
What two European countries fought against each other in the French and Indian War?
Britain and France
How old was King George III when he became king?
22
What act taxed printed materials like newspapers and legal papers?
The Stamp Act
What was the slogan used by colonists to protest unfair taxes?
“No taxation without representation.”
Who is the most popular minuteman, and what is his famous exclamation?
Paul Revere; "The British are coming!"
What were they fighting for control over?
Land and trade in North America
Where was King George III was born and raised? Why was this unique?
England; his ancestors were born in Germany, and so he considered himself a "true Briton"
What act placed taxes on imported glass, paper, paint, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
What group was formed to organize boycotts and protests against British policies?
The Sons of Liberty
Who were the minutemen?
Local militias ready to fight against British authority at a "moment's notice"
What Native American leader united tribes to resist British expansion after the war?
Pontiac
What was King George III’s main goal for his empire?
To strengthen royal control and restore the power of the monarchy
What act required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
What group of women made homemade goods to support boycotts?
The Daughters of Liberty
What is Patrick Henry's famous line regarding the opposition of the Crown?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What 1763 document forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763
What phrase did colonists use to express frustration with his taxes?
“No taxation without representation!”
What event occurred in 1773 when colonists protested the Tea Act by dumping tea into the harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
What 1770 event in Boston resulted in the deaths of five colonists?
The Boston Massacre
Which famous political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin promoted colonial unity?
"Join, or Die"
What was one major effect of Britain winning the French and Indian War?
Britain gained territory but also massive debt, leading to new taxes on the colonies.
Name one reason King George III is remembered as controversial.
He refused to compromise with colonists, was seen as a tyrant, and later suffered from mental illness.
What laws did Britain pass to punish Boston after the Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress (1774)?
To unite colonies and organize resistance to British policies.
What event convinced Britain that the colonies were openly rebelling and could no longer be controlled through laws and taxes alone?
The Boston Tea Party