Early America and The 3 G's
Which of the 3 G's represents the colonists' religious motivation to move away from England?
God
The quote is BLANK or Die.
Join
What is another name for the 7 Years War?
The French and Indian War
What is the name of the fight that was sparked between the colonists and British soldiers in 1770?
This was the first British colony in North America.
Virginia
Who created the Join or Die cartoon?
Benjamin Franklin
Who were the British fighting against in the 7 Years War?
The French and their Native American allies
What act put taxes on various products like lead, glass, paint, and tea?
Townshend Acts
"Glory" in the 3 G's represents...
Personal Fame / Making a name for themselves
Where would you have found the Join or Die cartoon and who was its intended audience?
What two laws were set into place after the 7 Years War?
The Proclamation of 1763 and the Stamp Act
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Established Appalachian mountains as the dividing line between colonists and Native Americans
What two groups were running for religious reasons from England?
Puritans & Pilgrims
Describe what the Join or Die cartoon looks like?
A chopped up snake, each peace labeled as a different colony.
What did Britain gain after the 7 Years War?
Debt and new territory
What did the Stamp Act do?
Required paid stamps on all paper documents and materials
What year was the first British settlement, Jamestown, developed?
1607
What did Benjamin Franklin mean by Join or Die?
Join the fight for freedom or die to British control
What was the name of the Native Americans who sided with the British?
Iroquois
DAILY DOUBLE: How did the colonists (patriots) react to British oversight?
They were upset because they didn't appreciate taxation without representation and they felt that they should be separated from British rule.