Vocab
military troops that are not professional soldiers
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Why was it called the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians were fighting the British.
What were the first two things the Continental Congress did?
They sent a letter to the King asking him to end the blockade at the Boston Harbor and told the colonies to stop trading with Britain.
required colonists to pay tax on certain imported goods
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Why were the British troops so unsuccessful in battle?
The British troops wore bright red uniforms and stood in straight lines.
Describe the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists disguised as Indians boarded a British ship in the Boston Harbor. They dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
money paid by the people to support their government
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What is an item taxed by the Stamp Act?
Marriage license, newspapers, and legal documents are items taxed by the Stamp Act.
Who convinced the House of Burgesses and the colonists to refuse to pay the king's taxes? He was known for his powerful speeches!
Patrick Henry convinced the House of Burgesses and the colonists to stop paying the king's taxes.
Required colonists to buy stamps for written material.
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What is an item taxed by the Townshend Act?
The Townshend Act taxed imported good such as paint, tea, and glass.
What two things did George Washington learn from fighting in the French and Indian War?
He learned how to lead an army and the strengths and weaknesses of the British.
Men who met to share ideas, decide on actions,
and later govern the U.S.A.
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What did the colonists do about the Stamp Act?
The colonists refused to buy the stamps.
people who kept in close touch with the other colonies and reported events and ideas
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When and where was the first Continental Congress held?
The first Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia in September of 1774.