Lesson 1 - The French and Indian War
What is an alternate name of the French and Indian War?
The Seven Years' War
What law placed taxes on legal documents, wills, diplomas, and marriage papers?
The Stamp Act of 1765.
One contributing cause that led to the Revolutionary war.
Who were the Minutemen?
Volunteer colonial soldiers who could be ready to fight against the British at "any minute."
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
what is the term for hit-and-run tactics in warfare?
Guerilla Warfare
What Native American group sided with Britain in the French and Indian War?
The Iroquois League
What law enabled officers to search a ship’s cargo without reason?
The Writs of Assistance
What is the refusal to obey unjust laws using nonviolent means?
Civil Disobediance
What 1776 document stated that the 13 colonies were free and independent nations?
The Declaration of Independence
What battle ended the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
What territory did the British and French fight over during the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
What caused the Boston Massacre?
Colonists threw snow and trash at British soldier, who then fired back with guns.
What two things did colonist do to avoid and protest against taxes on British goods?
Boycott British goods
Smuggle in goods from other countries, like France and the Netherlands.
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed and adopted?
July 4th 1776
What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
What document officially ended the French and Indian War and gave Britain control of the Ohio River Valley and Canada?
Treaty of Paris of 1763
What caused Pontiac's War?
Britain raised the prices of goods traded to Native Americans.
This upset native because they had supported Britain during the French and Indian War.
What was the name of the document colonists sent to King George III after the battles of Lexington and Concord?
The Olive Branch Petition
Olive branches are symbols of peace.
What British writer wrote Common Sense, a political pamphlet that expressed people owe nothing to the King?
Thomas Paine
Which two countries were allies with American during the Revolutionary War?
France and Spain
What was the name of the attempt to create one central government of the British colonies BEFORE the Revolutionary War?
Albany Plan of Union
What law prevented colonist from settling west of the Appalachian Mts. after the French and Indian War?
The Proclamation Act of 1763
One contributing cause that led to the Revolutionary war.
First major battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
What are the four main parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble
Unalienable (Natural) Rights
List of Grievances
Statement of Freedom/Independence