People I won't remember for long
Who said the famous phrase “Give me liberty or give me death!”?
Patrick Henry
What Native American tribe(s) sided with the British?
The Iroquis
Who were the two big and very important leaders in rebellion?
John Hancock and Samuel Adams
What name did the colonist give for the British Soldiers?
Lobster Backs
What is the name of the fort built by the French in the area George Washington wanted to build an English fort?
Fort Duquesne (Doo- Cane)
Who defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
How did the British government get the colonists to pay for the French and Indian war?
They taxed them
Why did the British army go to Concord, Connecticut?
To find the building full of supplies for the Americans OR to kill John Hancock and Samuel Adams
Which of the people died? Soldiers? Colonists? Both?
Colonists
What happened when George Washington tried to attack Fort Duquesne?
They got caught, and were captured, killed, or injured
Who made the carving labelled the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere.
What did the French and Indian War aftermath change about the relationship between Britain and the English Colonies?
The colonies were being taxed for a war they didn't fight, making them feel as though their rights were being violated, making them want independence
What is the first shot of the Revolutionary War famously nicknamed?
The shot heard around the world
What were the colonists doing at the Boston Massacre?
Throwing ice, rocks, snowballs, and/or oyster shells
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
A plan for all the Colonies to unite for the French and Indian war
Who was one of the first people to attack a French fort at the time of the French and Indian war?
George Washington
What area of land did the British get from the French?
From west of the Appalachian Mountains to east of the Mississippi River (Ohio River Valley is also acceptable.)
What was the name for American soldiers who had to be ready at all times?
Minutemen
What made the first soldier fire into the crowd?
He slipped and accidentally shot
Why was The Albany Plan of Union denied?
The colonists wanted their independent colonies to stay separate.
Who was big on the Albany Plan of Union?
Benjamin Franklin
What was happening in 1740s and 1750s?
The British were moving on French lands and that caused the French and Indian War
What was the major result of The Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The beginning of the Revolutionary war
How many died the night of the Boston Massacre?
5
What Native American tribe(s) allied with the French?
Algonquins and Hurons