Colonies
Definitions/Ideas
French and Indian War
French and Indian War (2)
Misc.
100
How were women in both the North and South treated?
second class citizens
100
The Enlightenment was a movement that emphasized what?
reason
100
This war was fought over the control of what area?
Ohio River Valley
100
What was the final battle of this war?
Montreal
100
Who was the author of Albany Plan of Union?
Benjamin Franklin
200
Why did the colonists have to turn to African slaves to work?
the Native Americans died, or ran away
200
What idea said that a nation could increase their wealth and power by obtaining gold and silver?
mercantilism
200
What was the main goal of Albany Plan of Union?
to unite the colonies
200
After what battle did the Native Americans kill 185 and take 310 British captive?
Fort William Henry
200
What is guerilla warfare?
taking an enemy by surprise
300
Why did some slaves not make it to the colonies?
They either died on the trip or worked in the West Indies.
300
What is it called when you export more than you import?
favorable balance of trade
300
Who was accused of killing a French diplomat?
George Washington
300
What was the key turning point battle in this war?
Quebec
300
During Pontiac's Rebellion Native Americans were given blankets infected with what?
smallpox
400
In the South the economy depended on __________________.
cash crops
400
What was the policy where England loosened its control over colonial trade?
salutary neglect
400
What is the war tactic where soldiers try to ambush their enemies?
guerilla warfare
400
Who was the leader that helped the British win the Battle of Quebec?
Jeffrey Wolfe
400
Who is the man credited with changing the entire course of the French and Indian War?
William Pitt
500
What was the name of the voyage where 20% of the slaves died?
Middle Passage
500
What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts?
to restrict colonial trade
500
What was the first real battle of the French and Indian War?
Fort Necessity
500
Name one result of the Treaty of Paris.
1. Spain- gave up Florida but got all land west of Miss. River and New Orleans 2. Britain- got all land east of Miss. River and Florida 3. France- lost all land in North America except for a few islands
500
What was one thing the Sugar Act did?
1. halved tax on foreign made molasses 2. put duties on imports 3. British cases were tried in British run courts