French & Indian War
It is called the French and Indian War because ...
The French and Indians combined forces to fight the British.
What is a militia?
A militia is a group of untrained soldiers.
George Washington learned what 2 things from the French and Indian War?
1. he learned how to lead an army
2. he learned the British army's strengths and weaknesses
British troops were unsuccessful in battle because _____ and _____.
they wore bright red uniforms and fought in straight lines
The Indians liked the French but not the British. Why?
The French did not try to push the Indians off of their land.
Tax is _______
money paid by the people to support their government.
The first Continental Congress was held when and where?
September 1774 in Philadelphia
______ is an example of what the Townshend Act taxed.
tea
glass
paint
What is the name of the French fort?
Fort Duquesne
What is the Committees of Correspondence?
People who kept in close touch with the colonies and reported events and ideas.
The Stamp Act required colonisits ______, one thing it taxed is ____.
to buy stamps for written material,
newspapers, calendars, marriage licenses
He convinced the House of Burgesses and colonists to refuse to pay taxes; and is known for his powerful speeches.
Patrick Henry
George Washington and his militia built __________.
Fort Necessity
Men who met to share ideas, decide on actions, to govern the U. S.
Continental Congress
What did the colonists do about the Stamp and Townshend Acts?
they decided to boycott all British goods
What 2 things did the first Continental Congress do?
1. sent a letter to the King to end the blockade of Boston Harbor
2. called on colonies to stop trading with Britain
When did the War start and end?
1754 to 1763
What did the Townshend Acts required colonists to do?
to pay tax on certain imported goods
When and where was the Boston Tea Party?
December 1773 in the Boston Harbor
_________ disguised as ________ dumped ___ chests of tea into the Harbor.
Massachusetts colonists
Indians
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