Chapters 1-2
Why were roads important?
It increased travel, trade, and communication
What role did General Braddock have in the American Revolution?
He was the general
Who led the British soldiers to safety after the death of General Braddock
George Washington
Where was the imaginary line drawn by King George III?
Along the Appalachian Mountains
What is a "quarrel"
A disagreement
custom
What is a colonel?
a high ranking military officer
Why did William Pitt want control of the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara River
The rivers were used to send supplies to soldiers. So, Pitt wanted to prevent the soldiers from receiving any supplies.
Why were the colonists smuggling goods?
They did not want to pay taxes
What is a "proclomation"
An important official announcement that is made to the public
Which region did Philadelphia belong to?
Middle Atlantic/ Mid Atlantic
What is the term where you can select your own leaders and pass your own laws?
Self-government
Who was an "ally" to the British and French?
Native Americans
to make sure they weren't smuggling any goods
What does it mean to "import"?
to bring in
How did different immigrant populations become more alike?
They borrowed ideas from one another
What did the British gain from the French and Indian War?
All of Canada
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1763
What did the British government want from the colonists?
to pay taxes
What is molasses made from?
sugar
Name the 3 regions
New England, Mid- Atlantic, Southern regions
What message did George Washington receive when he deliver his message?
No
Who won the French and Indian War?
Britain/ Great Britain
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
to prevent colonists from setting west of the imaginary line
What is a tax collector?
a person chosen by the government to who is responsible for collecting taxes from citizens