Battles/Key Events
Which war was the start of discontent between the colonies and England?
The French Indian War
Who led the first Continental Army?
George Washington
What did the British do to raise funds to pay off their debts and provide protection for their newly acquired lands?
Levy taxes on the Colonies
Why did kings and queens send explorers to the "New World"?
To claim land and resources for their country. To expand.
What strategy did the British soldiers use against the colonies? (think fronts p 41)
They fought them in 2 different fronts in order to divide them
How did the colonies show they were upset with the Stamp Act?
Protested, wrote pamphlets, sent petitions to London
Who is known for famously saying " The British are coming"!
Paul Revere
What was the first "act" the British imposed on the colonies?
The Stamp Act
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Which colony had an essential port that the British wanted control of?
New York
What war caused the British to fight the French over control of North America?
The French and Indian War
What were the colonists that advocated for separation known as?
The Son's of Liberty
What was the world's largest tea party known as?
The Boston Tea Party
Who did the Native Americans side with during the French and Indian War?
Both sides. Some favored the French, others favored the British
What strategy did the colonists use in order to slow down the British?
Flooding roads, knocking down trees,destroyed bridges
What was the colonies first official army called?
The continental army
Why was Benedict Arnold known as a hero and a villain?
He fought with the colonists and then left to fight for the British when his plans were foiled
How many representatives from the 13 colonies were included in the British Parliament when it came to imposing taxes?
0
How were women a part of the war?
They were nurses, cooks, they made clothing for soldiers. Some women went undercover as men to fight
Nathan Hale was a __________who worked as a spy but was later hung after he was caught.
What was his occupation?
Chapter 7
School Teacher
What treaty ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
Who led the British troops in the south?
Chapter 6
Lord Cornwallis
What was the Virgina's assembly of representatives known as?
**p.5
House of Burgesses
What is the British government that is in charge of passing laws and raising taxes known as? p6
Parliament
Who taught the Continental soldiers how to march and stand in formation?
Ch 6
Von Steuben