British Policies
This policy changed the western border of the colonies to Appalachian Mountains instead of the Mississippi River.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
This Patriot attacked British outposts in the Northwest (Illinois and Indiana) using Guerilla warfare.
Who is George Rogers Clark?
This British general fought in the French and Indian and was killed because he refused to adapt to guerilla warfare.
Who is Edward Braddock?
These two battles began the War For Independence and saw the British defeated attempting to seize colonial munitions.
What are Lexington and Concord?
This was an attempt by colonists to unite together during the French and Indian War, but was rejected due to the fear of a strong, central government.
What is the Albany Plan?
Give two reasons that George Washington was chosen as Commander in Chief
He was a hero of the French and Indian War,
The could unite the south to New England as a southerner
he was calm under pressure
he was capable as a leader
he had a commanding presence
This Act placed a tax on goods like glass, paper, and tea. The Colonist subsequently boycotted all British goods in response.
What are the Townshend acts?
This General Commanded British troops in the southern colonies and would eventually surrender to the patriots in the final battle of the war.
Who is Charles Cornwallis?
This British General led his troops in successfully capturing Quebec during the French and Indian War.
Who is James Wolfe?
This Battle saw Washington cross the Delaware on Christmas night and surprise a group of Hessian solders.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
Who is Marquis de Montcalm?
The colonist carried out this event in retaliation of the Tea Act.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This Patriot sea captain won the first victory in the history of the American Navy.
Who is John Paul Jones?
Who is Francis Marion?
This Battle became the turning point of the war as it saw the French recognize the U.S. as sovereign and join the war.
What is the battle of Saratoga?
This Fort became the site of the first battle of the French and Indian War.
What is Fort Duquesne?
These acts involved closing the Boston Harbor, Quartering British troops, and revoking Massachusetts colonial charter.
What are the Coercive Acts?
This Prussian General trained the continental army at Valley Forge.
Who is George Washington?
This final battle of the War for Independence saw the British cut off at sea by the French and forced the surrender of Charles Cornwallis.
What is the battle of Yorktown?
This Treaty ended the French and Indian War and gave the British Canada, Florida, and all lands East of the Mississippi.
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1763?
This Act placed a taxes on any paper items (Legal documents, playing cards, Newspapers, etc.) and became the first tax placed on things only used and made in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act?
This General commanded the Continental Army in the South.
Who is Nathaniel Greene?
He was the leader of the Sons of Liberty.
Who is Samuel Adams?
This treaty gave the U.S. all lands East of the Mississippi with the exception of Florida.
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
This cause of the French and Indian War saw one country build forts along the British-controlled Ohio river.
Who are France?