French and Indian War
Which two European countries fought in the French and Indian War?
Great Britain and France
What were the three colonial regions?
New England, Middle, and Southern
What was the main role of most women in colonial households?
Running the household and raising/educating children
Which region was known for fishing and shipbuilding?
New England
Who created the famous 'Join, or Die' cartoon?
Benjamin Franklin
Which country won the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
Which region included New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware?
The Middle Colonies
What was a young man called when he learned a trade from a skilled worker?
An apprentice
Which region was known for growing wheat and corn?
The Middle Colonies
Which movement emphasized science, reason, and logic?
The Enlightenment
Which group helped the French by using their knowledge of the land?
Native American allies
Which region included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire?
The New England Colonies
What did an apprentice learn from a skilled worker?
A trade or job skill
Which region was known for large plantations growing tobacco, rice, and other cash crops?
The Southern Colonies
Which Native American leader organized a rebellion against British control after the war?
Chief Pontiac
Who was the British leader who helped turn the war in Britain's favor?
William Pitt
Which region was the most culturally diverse?
Middle Colonies
What group helped European colonists explore and navigate North America?
Native Americans
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Rocky soil and a short growing season
What did the Proclamation of 1763 stop colonists from doing?
Crossing the Appalachian Mountains
What treaty ended the French and Indian War in 1763?
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
Which region included Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia?
Southern Colonies
What were slave codes?
Laws that restricted the freedom and behavior of enslaved people
What was triangular trade?
A trading network connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Why did Britain begin heavily taxing the colonies after the war?
Help pay off war debt