French and Indian War
The French And Indian War was also known as?
The Seven Years War
What was the Stamp Act? How was it unfair for the American Colonists?
The Stamp Act taxed every paper good, such as newspapers, pamphlets, playing cards, etc.
Who was the leader of the sons of liberty?
Samuel Adams
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
British
Amount that was killed during the Boston Massacre
5 American were killed
What were they fighting over?
For them to be able to settle in the Ohio River Valley
Why was the Sugar Act?
Put a tax on sugar and molasses
What made John Hancock want to join the sons of liberty?
Thomas Gage taking his house
What was the battle of Lexington and Concord known as?
The shot heard 'round the world
Warned Americans that the British were coming
Who was Paul Revere and William Daws
Who was the colonel in the war?
George Washington
What was the Townshend Act?
The Townshend Act was basically a series of taxes on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea (most importantly).
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette trained the Continental Army
What was the battle of Saratoga known as?
The turning point of the war
Who is James Armistead
a spy, playing the role of a runaway slave to gain access to British General Cornwallis’s headquarters
What ended the French and Indian War?
1763 Treaty of Paris or The Proclamation of 1763
What was the Tea Act? Give a brief description about this act.
The British taxed only american tea and removed the taxes from the British Tea... this essentially forced colonists to buy British Tea.
Who was the person who warned the Sons of Liberty in Lexington?
Paul Revere
What was The Treaty Of Paris in 1783
Full Independents
All Territories East of the Mississippi River
British army must leave America
The response that led to the canceling of the Stamp Act.
Boycott of British goods
What happened to the land after the war?
The land east of the Appalachian Mountains was given to the Indians
What were the 3 parts of the Intolerable Acts?
Closed the Port of Boston, banned town meetings, brought a new governor and troops
Who did General Gage's wife give give a note too warn the sons of liberty?
Dr. Warren
What was the name of the General (Britain) at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
Who was the Boston Massacre between
British soldiers and colonists