The French and Indian War
This European superpower fought against Great Britain for control of the fertile Ohio River Valley.
What is France?
This famous colonial inventor, scientist, and Pennsylvania delegate proposed the Albany Plan of Union in 1754.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
What were the approximate number of colonists who died or were severally wounded, after British sentries opened fire on March 5, 1770.
3 to 5 colonists who died or were severally wounded.
The Intolerable Acts were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 specifically to punish this city for the Boston Tea Party.
What is Boston?
What did the Intolerable Acts (laws) push the colonists to do?
Unite and move closer to revolution.
The French and Indian War was the North American theater of this larger global conflict happening in Europe.
What is the Seven Years' War?
Benjamin Franklin published this famous political cartoon featuring a sliced-up snake to convince colonies to unite.
What is "Join, or Die"?
Paul Revere belonged to this secret, radical patriot group that organized protests against British policies.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
As part of the acts, the British took this economic action against Boston until the ruined tea was paid for.
What is closing Boston Harbor / the Port of Boston?
How many laws did the Intolerable Acts consist of?
Four Laws.
Native American tribes like the Algonquin and Huron largely allied with this side during the war.
Who were the French?
The primary reason the colonial assemblies rejected the Albany Plan?
They did not what the King of England to appoint one of his General's or Judge's to control them in their on states.
Who wrote the famous article the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere.
What did the Administration of Justice Act do?
Allowed trials of British officials and soldiers to be moved to Britain or out of Massachusetts.
What three things did the Intolerable Acts cause?
Outrage, Unity, and resistance.
This future revolutionary general and president gained his early military experience fighting for the British during this war.
Who was George Washington?
The main objective of the Albany Congress was to coordinate a joint defense against this immediate threat.
What is the French (and/or their Native allies)?
Who made the famous photo/painting the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere.
Instead of isolating Massachusetts as Britain intended, the Intolerable Acts resulted in this unexpected outcome among the 13 colonies.
What is unifying the colonies?
Why did the Intolerable Acts lead to unification among many colonists?
They realized what happened to Massachusetts could happen to them.
What Continents were the French and Indian War and the Seven Year War fought on?
New American and Europe!
What was Benjamin Franklin trying to say when he made the snake cartoon?
That the colonies must join and become strong or die being sperate.
Why did Paul Revere make the famous photo/painting the Boston Massacre?
To propaganda /mislead information to influence public opinion.
What is the Quartering Act?
This specific act forced colonists to house British troops in empty buildings, barns, or homes.
After the Boston Tea Party, what did the King of England believe about the colonists?
They had grown too rebellious and needed punishment.