That land is ours
How long was the seven years war?
What was seven years
Allowing french catholics to attain jobs in the government after the passing of this act
What was the quebec Act?
This act of violence against the British was committed by Americans disguised as natives dumping contraband into a port
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists were considered free against the British Empire following this major battle
What was the battle of Yorktown?
This man was the leader of the US army and eventually became the first president of the United States
Who was George Washington?
Another name for the war was created after this monarch who ruled Britain throughout the duration of the war
Who was Geroge III
This act spawning the necessity to be able to provide housing to british soldiers during times of war which was outlawed by the 3rd amendment when the US gained freedom
What was the Quartering act?
In march of 1770 this massacre committed by British troops left three dead
What was the Boston Massacare?
25% of the US population was considered apart of this group during the pre-revolutionary period supporting the British Empire
Who were the loyalists?
Known for being the 2nd president of the US
Who was John Adams?
Which years did the seven years war span?
What was 1754-1763
Taxing tea, glass, and paper this act was formed furthering settler tensions between the British government
What was the Townshend Act
This native rebellion began with Native-Americans who were unsatisfied with British rule thus taking action to drive them out of their region
What was Pontiac's Rebellion
With a big John Hancock signature present on the lower third, this document cemented american independence in history
What is the Declaration of Independence?
With the French-Indian war also known for his name, this man was a former ruler of Britain
Who was King George the III
Known for prompting the seven years war, a dispute of north American land in this current United State
What is Pittsburgh?
This act creating a tax on items in the mail caused large outrage by colonists who felt they were not represented in society
What was the stamp act?
This war gained independence for the US after victory was won
What was the Revolutionary War?
Establishing the power of the National government of the US post-independence, these articles were widely disputed against in the states
What were the articles of confederation
Subject of a popular 2015 playwright, this historical figure was known for his writing and position as US treasurer
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
Following the completion of the seven years war, the rule was created stating settlers could not settle west of the Appalachians by this proclamation
What was the proclamation of 1763
Though not an act, this was passed post-revolution to make certain laws set in stone for American citizens
What is the Bill of Rights?
Known for his famous "the british are coming" horse ride, this man warned the Americans of the ambush of Yorktown
Who was Paul Revere?
This system was continued post-revolution overworking non-paid citizens known for its racism and dangerous ideals
What was slavery?
This man drafted the first constitution for the US in 1777
Who was John Dickson?