British Acts
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To tax printed materials in the colonies.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
Competition for territorial control and resources in North America.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest against British tea taxes. Colonists dressed as Native Americans dumped 342 boxes of tea into the Boston Harbor.
What does "boycott" mean in the context of colonial resistance?
Refusing to buy British goods as a form of protest.
Where did it take place?
Philadelphia
What was the result of the Intolerable Acts imposed by the British?
They led to increased tension and unity among the colonies against British rule.
Which two main powers fought in the French and Indian War?
Britain and France.
What event escalated tensions between British soldiers and colonists, resulting in the death of five colonists?
The Boston Massacre.
What is propaganda?
Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause; information used to influence opinion.
Who was the man that rode across the countryside warning that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
Which act imposed a tax on all paper goods and was met with widespread opposition?
The Stamp Act.
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for Britain?
Britain gained significant territory in North America and it ended France’s power in North America.
The battle at what fort marked the beginning of the French and Indian war?
Fort Necessity.
Define "militia."
A volunteer army made up of ordinary citizens ready to fight in emergencies.
How many of the 13 colonies attended the First Congressional Congress?
12 out of 13
Why did the Sugar act lower taxes?
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris (1763).
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from settling west of what?
Appalachian Mountains
What does it mean to "repeal" a law?
To officially revoke or cancel a law or act.
What town did the British face heavy casualties?
Concord
What acts were repealed due to colonists boycotting?
The Stamp act and the Townshend acts
How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?
It increased British debt, leading to higher taxes on the colonies, which fueled dissatisfaction.
Who was the Prime Minister that had the idea to raise the colonies taxes to pay there share of the French and Indian war?
William Pitt
What is the meaning of "rebellion"?
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
In what town was ”The shot around the world” fired?
Lexington