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The 7 Years War
Reasons for War
Reasons Against War
John and Abigail
Miscellaneous
100
What was another name for the seven year war which preceded the American Revolution?
The French and Indian War
100
What are three products the British made the colonists pay high taxes on?
glass, tea, printed documents, paper, lead, paint etc.
100
Which nation had the most powerful navy in the world in the late 1700's?
Britain
100
What made John and Abigail Adams' marriage different than most marriages of the time?
Honesty, Equality, Respect, Friendship
100
The colonists were most frustrated about taxes because they had to pay them even though they were not allowed to do what?
vote for the people who made the taxes
200
Which nation was the most powerful nation in North America following the war?
Britain
200
What law required the colonists to attach proof that they paid taxes on all printed documents?
The Stamp Act
200
Who was allowed to vote in the colonies?
White men
200
What are two political matters that Abigail Adams challenges her husband on?
women's rights, slavery
200
In what year did the colonies declare independence?
1776
300
What did Britain think the colonists should do to help with the cost of the war?
Pay more taxes
300
What was the name of the event in which five unarmed colonists were killed by gunfire at the hands of British soldiers?
The Boston Massacre
300
Besides women, who else were not given basic rights in the colonies?
slaves
300
What does Abigail hope her husband will consider doing in response to her "Remember the Ladies" letter?
Increasing women's rights in the new country
300
Which colony originally tried to get the other twelve colonies to go to war with England?
Massachusetts
400
What is the name of the part of the British government that makes the laws?
Parliament
400
What were the British attempting to do at Lexington and Concord?
Steal the colonists' weapons
400
If the colonists were fortunate enough to win the war, what would they lose in addition to many lives?
the backing of the British military
400
What are the two most important roles John Adams had in American history?
delegate who supported war with England, second President of the United States
400
Which man was most responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
500
What did the British prohibit the colonists from doing after the French and Indian War?
Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
500
What did the British do to the city of Boston after the Boston Tea Party?
They cut off all trade to the city
500
Why was it reasonable for the British to restrict movement of the colonists across the Appalachian Mountains?
There were Native Americans living there
500
What work did Abigail take over when John left to be with the Continental Congress?
His Law Firm
500
What term was used by the delegates to refer to a peace offering they extended to King George and Parliament?
Olive Branch