Colonial Consequences
How did colonists feel about being taxed without having a say in British government?
They were angry and felt it was unfair.
Why did Britain need money after the French and Indian War?
Because the war left Britain with a lot of debt.
What large territory in North America did Britain gain from France after the war?
Canada.
How did Native American tribes react to the British victory?
Many were unhappy, as they had lost their French allies and feared British expansion.
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
: A British law that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What phrase did colonists use to protest British taxes?
“No taxation without representation.”
How did Britain try to raise money from the colonies?
By creating new taxes.
What river became the western border of British territory in North America after the war?
The Mississippi River.
What was Pontiac’s Rebellion?
A Native uprising in 1763 against British policies and encroachment on tribal lands.
Why did Britain keep troops in the colonies after the war?
To enforce laws and protect the new territories, which worried many colonists.
What group of colonists began to speak out and protest British rule?
The Patriots.
What was the name of the tax that made colonists pay for printed materials like newspapers and legal papers?
The Stamp Act.
What was the overall result of the war in terms of empire?
Britain emerged as the dominant colonial power in North America.
How did British policy toward Native Americans change after the war?
Britain ended many traditional practices like gift-giving, straining alliances.
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?
To raise revenue from the colonies by taxing imported sugar and molasses.
What effect did the end of the war have on the colonists' view of Britain?
Many began to feel more independent from Britain.
Why did British leaders believe it was fair to tax the colonists?
Because they believed the war had protected the colonies.
How did territorial changes affect colonial expansion?
Colonists wanted to move westward, but Britain tried to stop them to avoid conflict with Native tribes.
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To prevent settlers from moving west into Native lands and avoid further conflict.
How did colonial reaction to British policies escalate?
Colonists protested, formed groups like the Sons of Liberty, and organized boycotts.
How did the French and Indian War help lead to the American Revolution?
It caused Britain to tax the colonies, which led to growing anger and eventually rebellion.
What was the name of the series of taxes that included duties on glass, paint, and tea?
The Townshend Acts.
Why were the new territories difficult for Britain to manage?
The vast new lands required more resources and military presence to govern and defend.
How did the war alter the power dynamics among Native tribes?
Without French support, many tribes became more vulnerable to British expansion.
What did Britain hope to achieve with stricter policies after the war?
To assert control, pay off war debts, and maintain order in the growing empire.