The French and Indian War
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
British settlers wanted land in the Ohio River Valley to make profits.
Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?
Patrick Henry.
What event began the Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What does “ally” mean?
A friend who helps you in war.
What does “No Taxation Without Representation” mean?
Colonists did not want to pay taxes without a say in how they were used.
What two European powers fought in the French and Indian War?
France and Great Britain.
Who led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington.
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.
What does “boycott” mean?
Refusing to buy goods as a form of protest.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris of 1763.
Who asked her husband to “remember the ladies”?
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Abigail Adams
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A final attempt by the colonies to make peace with Great Britain.
What is mercantilism?
The process by which England sought profit from its colonies.
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What are the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Natural Rights, King George’s Wrongs, and Declaring Independence.
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763 and why did it anger colonists?
It banned settlement west of the Appalachians; colonists wanted that land.
What were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty known for?
Protesting British taxes through boycotts and the Boston Tea Party.
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
Tensions boiled over and five colonists were shot by British soldiers.
What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
To tighten England’s control over colonial trade.
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Where was the Declaration signed?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Name two ways the French and Indian War led to the American Revolution.
Britain taxed colonists and kept soldiers in America, angering them.
Who was John Adams and why was he important?
Massachusetts lawyer, Patriot, and a major leader in the Continental Congress who helped direct the war.
What was the Albany Congress and why was it important?
A meeting of colonial delegates to discuss defense against France and their Native allies — first step toward colonial unity.
Which cities were the headquarters for the Patriots and British during the war?
Patriots – Philadelphia, PA; British – New York City.
What important section was removed from Jefferson’s draft?
His 168 words condemning slavery.