British colonies
How many original British colonies were there?
Thirteen
What two countries fought in the French and Indian War?
Britain and France
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
December 16.1773
What is taxation with representation?
Having to pay taxes but not being able to vote for members of Parliament.
How was schooling different for the colonists than it is for us today?
Kids went to school in a one room schoolhouse.
Girls didn't continue their schooling beyond learning to read and write.
How long did the French and Indian War last?
1754-1763
What happened at the Boston tea party?
Colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor.
When did the Revolutionary War begin?
April 18, 1775, at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What are the names of the three regions we use to group the 13 colonies?
New England, Middle, and Southern colonies
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British
Who were Loyalists?
Colonists who stayed loyal to Britain.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A document stating that the colonists no longer lived under British rule.
New York colony was in what region?
Middle
Who did the British government tax in order to help pay for the costs of the war?
The colonists
Who were Patriots?
Colonists who no longer wanted to live under British rule.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776