The British did what?
Did you hear?
I can't believe
What was his name
You mean to tell me?
100
What were the colonists doing that angered the Native Americans?
British settlers began moving west to settle new lands in the Native Americans territory.
100
What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?
Octagon
100
The need for workers in the south resulted in the...
Increase of indentured servants and slave labor.
100
What was the Treaty of Paris?
An agreement between Great Britain and the United States ending the Revolutionary War.
100
Benjamin Franklin published this print of a snake in his newspaper in 1754 during the French and Indian War. His goal at the time was to persuade the colonists to join forces with the British army to defend the colonies and defeat the French. Copies were reprinted in newspapers throughout the colonies.
In 1764, Franklin’s snake came to have a new meaning. American patriots used the print as a symbol for uniting the colonies to gain independence.
Cite Evidence: What was the purpose of using this cartoon in 1764?
His goal was to persuade the colonists to join forces with the British army to defend the colonies and defeat the French.
200
What does “www” stand for in a website browser?
World Wide Web
200
After the French and Indian War, many colonists wanted to cross the...
Appalachian Mountains
200
Name two taxable items of the Stamp Act.
Legal documents
Licenses
Newspapers
Pamphlets
Playing Cards
200
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It was the turning point in the Revolutionary War and the greatest victory for the Americans, at that point.
200
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
Switzerland
300
When did Americans declare their independence?
July 4, 1776
300
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
300
Why did the British pass the Proclamation of 1763? Give me two
To prevent any further Native American conflicts
Colonist could not move further westward
300
What does the slogan “No Taxation, without Representation” mean?
Wrong to be required to pay taxes to a government authority without having any say in that government's policies
300
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
On December 16, colonist disguised as Natives Americans sneaked onto the three tea-filled ships and dumped over 340 tea chest into the Boston Harbor.
400
Benjamin Franklin published this print of a snake in his newspaper in 1754 during the French and Indian War. His goal at the time was to persuade the colonists to join forces with the British army to defend the colonies and defeat the French. Copies were reprinted in newspapers throughout the colonies.
In 1764, Franklin’s snake came to have a new meaning. American patriots used the print as a symbol for uniting the colonies to gain independence.
Cite Evidence from the information: When the cartoon was originally published what was Benjamin Franklin’s goal?
His goal was to persuade the colonists to join forces with the British army to defend the colonies and defeat the French.
400
What is an indentured servant?
Indentured servants received “freedom dues” for their work
400
What is the importance of the Declaration of Independence?
Formally announced the colonies’ break from Great Britain
400
What is the name of the World's largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
400
How did Enlightenment affect colonial leaders? (DO NOT DEFINE ENLIGHTENMENT FOR THE ANSWER)
Many colonists read about and discussed new ideas.
500
Describe what happened at the Boston Massacre.
British soldiers opened fire on Boston protesters.
500
What historical event is depicted in the picture above?
Boston Massacre
500
Define Boycott
Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
500
What are the unalienable rights of citizens?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
500
The French and Indian War had been costly for the British. In order to help pay for the war, Great Britain placed new taxes on their colonies in America. The British passed the Stamp Act on November 1, 1765. Colonists were now required to pay a tax without colonial representation in Parliament. As colonial protests grew, slogans such as, “No taxation without representation,” began to be heard.
The British passed the Stamp Act on November 1, 1765 because,
They wanted the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War.
600
The Intolerable Acts were a result of
The Boston Tea Party
600
Colonists that chose to fight for independence are called
Patriots
600
What was George Washington’s position in the Continental Army?
Commander in Chief
600
Colonists that fought for Great Britain are called
Loyalist
600
What were the Quartering Acts?
stated that Great Britain would house its soldiers in American barracks and public houses.
700
What were the weaknesses of the Colonial Forces?
Untrained, poorly equipped soldiers
Small Navy
700
What was the Stamp Act?
Act that required colonist to pay for an official stamp or seal, when bought paper items.
700
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
Horse
700
Why did the British raise taxes? Give me two.
To help pay for the standing army in North America
to pay for the French and Indian War.
700
What were the strengths of the Colonial Forces?
Fought for a cause they believed in
Got help from European nations