French and Indian War
What event sparked the French and Indian War?
A force commanded by George Washington clashed with the French near Fort Duquesne.
What four items did the Townshend Acts place taxes on?
paint, lead, tea, glass
Which British general was killed during an attack by hidden French and Indian troops?
Edward Braddock
Who became the “voice of the revolution”?
Patrick Henry
What war brought an end to French power in the New World?
The French and Indian War
Why did the Iroquois ally with the British?
The Iroquois’ enemy had supported the French.
What boundary did the Proclamation Line of 1763 place upon the American colonists?
The Appalachian Mountains
How many horses were shot from under George Washington?
Two
Who said, “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”?
Patrick Henry
What was the first global war in world history?
The French and Indian War (Seven Years' War)
What was Britain’s chief disadvantage during the French and Indian War?
Lack of colonial unity
What was the first internal tax parliament placed upon the American colonists?
The Stamp Act
Where did the British bury Edward Braddock?
In the middle of the road so that his body would not be dug up and decimated
Who became the "penman of revolution"?
John Dickinson
What treaty in 1763 greatly enhanced Britain’s overseas empire?
Treaty of Paris, 1763
What advantage did the French have over the British throughout the French and Indian War?
stronger Indian alliances
The Sons of Liberty, a patriot organization, arose in respond to what act of Parliament?
The Stamp Act
How many bullets went through George Washington's coat?
Four
What lieutenant colonel built Fort Necessity?
George Washington
What did the French call the territory they claimed along the Mississippi River?
Louisiana
The key military campaign of the French and Indian War was the capture of what city?
Quebec
What legislation stated that the Parliament had the right to pass any law regarding the colonies that it desired?
Declaratory Act
What was said of George Washington as a result of the Battle of Monongahela?
He was bulletproof.
Who proposed the Albany Plan?
Benjamin Franklin
What colonial congress attempted unsuccessfully to unite the colonies during the French and Indian War?
Albany Congress