This group of colonists settled in New England and were generally not very tolerant
Puritans
100
What was the general cause of the war?
Fighting over the fur trade in the Ohio River valley and colonial expansion into Indian territory.
100
Immigrant
A person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence
100
This tribe fought the New England Settlers in King Phillip's war
The Pequots
100
This event was the Colonial response to the Intolerable acts
The Boston Tea Party
200
This minor colonial power held territory in what is now called Alaska
Russia
200
What was the immediate or direct cause of the French and Indian War
France building Fort Duquense on the Ohio River
200
Militia
A body of citizens enrolled in military service, generally on an "on call" basis.
200
This region was considered the breadbasket of the English Colonies
The middle colonies.
200
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
It prevented settlers from living past the Appalachian Mountains.
300
This person was the first African American poet.
Phillis Wheatley
300
This Colonel attacked a French fort with only 40 men, and failed
George Washington
300
Delegate
A person chosen to represent a group, often in a political context
300
This region was more urban than the other colonies.
Northeastern colonies.
300
This Founding Father and notable colonist was accused of using his ship, the "Liberty" for smuggling.
John Hancock
400
Silverware
Tools or utensils made of silver
400
In Europe, what was the war called?
The Seven Years' War
400
Haven
Any place of refuge or safety
400
This colony was considered a haven for religious minorites
Pennsylvania
400
This small riot was the result of 4000 troops being placed in a city to restore order after the Townshend Duties were passed.
The Boston Massacre
500
This was the world's first machine gun
The Maxim Gun
500
This General tried to attack a French fort, but was beaten back due to surprise and irregular tactics
General Braddock
500
Boycott
To abstain from for the purposes of intimidation or coercion
500
What building did the New Englanders center their towns on?
The Meetinghouse or church
500
Name two Intolerable Acts
Port of Boston closed, allowed only one town meeting per year, allowed British officials to be tried in England, required Massachusetts colonists to house British troops.