French & Indian War
Why did the war begin?
British and French disputes over land rights in North America (specifically Ohio River Valley region)
Explain taxation without representation
When a government makes decisions for a group of people without their consent
An altercation between British soldiers and Boston colonists that left 3 colonists dead
Boston Massacre
TRUE OR FALSE General Clinton served for the Continental Army during the Battle of Yorktown
Who won the Battle of Yorktown?
Continental Army, Americans (with help from the French)
Was fought between:
a) 1654-1663; b) 1790-1895; c) 1754-1763; d)1852-1857
C
What was the name of the law that placed a tax on tea in the colonies?
Tea Act of 1773
Boston colonists dress up as Native Americans and sneak onto British ship then dump all of the tea off the ship into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
What did George Washington do to trick the british army in the battle of Yorktown?
Sent a fake letter to the British pretending he was attacking NYC but instead trapped the British in Yorktown
What region were the French and British fighting over in the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley
Which soldier was treated with more respect in the British Army? Colonial soldier OR English soldier
English soldier
List two items taxed under the Townshend Acts
Paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea
Took place on March 5th, 1770
Boston Massacre
First battle of American Revolution
Battles of Lexington & Concord
What is the famous name for the first gun shot at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Shot heard round the world
TRUE OR FALSE: Native American tribes allied with the French but not the British
False
Colonists were angry because they did not have representation in ____________.
Parliament
What city is Parliament located in?
London, England
British soldiers were trying to steal what from the colonists before battles of lexington and concord?
Stash of weapons
This peace treaty ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
This war was fought between which two European countries?
Great Britain & France
Explain the Quartering Act
A law passed in Parliament that required colonists to house British soldiers when they needed a place to stay.
Name of the African American sailor who died in the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks
Who was the American General during Battle of Yorktown?
George Washington
Which country assisted the Continental Army in the Battle of Yorktown?
France