Lesson 1
Vocab:
an environment that is favorable to the survival of a species
habitat
What caused conflict between the British & French colonists in the mid 1700's?
Fur traders wanted to preserve wilderness. British colonists wanted more land for farming.
How did the land in Quebec provide an advantage to the British?
Fighting in open country helped them (well-trained)
Vocab: Putting in place by a government order
imposing
Name this Act:
describes Parliament passed this Act and it forced colonists to buy stamps for all paper products. This included letters, newspapers, pamphlets, and even playing cards.
Stamp Act
Vocab:
a fort or other military structure established away from the main army to help guard against surprise attacks
outpost
Who was drawn into this struggle in the Ohio River Valley?
Native American groups
How did the land in Quebec provide an advantage to the French/Quebec?
Cliffs & strong currents gave them protection
Vocab: to refuse to do business or have contact with a person, group, company, country, or product
boycott
Why was Britain's debt doubled?
The French and Indian War and the protection of the troops left behind.
Who created colonial empires in North America?
England (Great Britain) and New France
Name the Native American Allies of the British
Iroquois
Why were many people in the 13 Colonies angry with Britain after the war?
The Proclamation of 1763 banned them from settling west of the Appalachian mountains.
Vocab: cancelation or withdrawal
repealed
Who does this describe?
They were colonists who demanded that Americans have more control of their government
Patriot
Which empire does this describe?
Established 13 colonies,Large, growing population, Vigorous economy based on farming and trade
England (Great Britain)
Name the Native American Allies of the French
Algonquin & Huron (Wyandot)
What was the name of the act where Parliament believed that the colonists would be more accepting of a tax on factory made goods imported from Great Britain. These included common imports such as tea, paper, glass, lead, and paint.
Townshend Acts
Vocab: a temporary downturn in business activity
recession
Who does this describe?
Colonists who remained loyal to King George III.
Loyalist
Which empire does this describe?
2 areas: Canada & Louisiana, Larger than the British colonies but smaller population, Involved in fur trade
New France
Name the 3 Factors that led to a shift in British victories
More British money spent on war, the naval blockade keeping shipments out of New France, British soldiers and colonists learning Native American tactics in fighting
How did the colonists respond to the Townshend Acts?
They were very angry about them.
Name this Act:
a tax that the British Parliament passed in 1764 that forced colonists to pay a tax on all sugar products.
What does "No Taxation Without Representation" mean?
Forcing to pay taxes approved by officials they did not elect