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French & Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
& Quartering Act
The Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
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Which powerful tribe refused to support the French because their long time rivals had already joined the French War efforts?
Iroquois Indians
100
What did the Proclamation of 1763 state (say)?
That colonists couldn't settle on the newly aquired lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.
100
Why was the Stamp Act put into effect?
To collect taxes from Colonists in order to recover from their debt.
100
How many colonists were shot by British Soldiers during the Boston Massacre?
5
100
What does the word 'Boycott' mean?
to protest by refusing to use or buy a good or service.
200
The reason the British did not live in Harmony with most of the Indians.
Their goal of moving the Indians West so that they could establish new settlements for British colonist within their lands.
200
What was the Pontiac Rebellion?
When many Native American leaders began calling for tribes to unite and drive the colonists away.
200
What did the Stamp Act do?
Placed a tax on all printed materials in the Colonies.
200
When and where did the Boston Massacre occur?
March 5, 1770 Outside the Customs House, Boston Massachusets
200
What was the largest British Tea Company?
The British East India Company. (This was the only company who's teas were not taxed).
300
Who called the colonists to serve in the Continental Army and fight the mighty British?
George Washington
300
What ratio did the colonists outnumber the Native Americans?
20 colonists to every 1 Native American. (20:1)
300
What kind of printed materials were taxed? (Give a few examples)
Newspapers, playing cards, marriage liscences, pamphlets, etc.
300
What did the colonists call the British Soldiers in their red coats?
"Lobsterback"
300
When and where did the Boston Tea Party take place? (date/time)
December 16, 1773 in the Boston Harbor
400
Why did Knig George decide to permanately station his troops in the colonies?
To act as a protective buffer between the colonists and the Indian tribes west of the Appalachian Mountains.
400
What did the Quartering Act state (say)?
That colonial legislatures had to provide housing, food, and supplies for troops.
400
Who spoke up for the colonists and inspired them to protest against the Stamp Act?
Patrick Henry
400
Paul Rever made an engraving about the Boston Massacre. What does the engraving show?
Soldiers firing at a peaceful crowd (although that is not what actually happened). He did this to get sympathy for the colonists.
400
How many chests of tea were dumped overboard?
342 Chests of Tea
500
What 3 ways did the British try to increase their control over the colonies?
1. Proclamation of 1763 2.The Currency Act of 1764 3. Levying a series of taxes.
500
What Bill did the Quartering Act violate?
The English Bill of Rights of 1689. (Which forbade taxation without representation as well as maintaing a standing army without Parliament consent).
500
What did the "Sons of Liberty" do?
They burned stamps and threatened to make a stand against paying unfair taxes.
500
Name two different rumors about what caused the Boston Massacre riot that evening.
Colonists were throwing snowballs and chunks of ice at the British Soldiers. The Capt. told his soldiers not to fire, but they only heard "fire!"
500
What is the name of the tool that was used to break open the chests of tea?
Tomahawks