French and Indian War
Acts and Taxes
Road to Independence
Battles and Outcomes of the war
100
Aside from the French and Indian war, what other name does the war go by?
7 years war, Pomeranian war
100
What was the first tax that England Implemented to the colonies?
Stamp act
100
What document did the US send to the British King to announce our separation?
Declaration of Independence.
100
Where were the first battles for independence fought?
Lexington & Concord (Massachusetts)
200
Why was the French & Indian War important?
England increased control & taxes. It eventually lead to the revolution.
200
What Act forced colonists to house British soldiers?
Quartering Act
200
What group issued the Declaration of Independence?
2nd Continental Congress
200
What battle was the turning point of the war as it convinced the French to fight alongside us?
Saratoga
300
Who won the French & Indian War?
England.
300
What was the Declaratory act?
British can implement laws on colonies in all cases whatsoever.
300
What event is considered as having the first casualties of the revolution?
Boston Massacre
300
What was the last major battle of the war?
Yorktown
400
What did England want from colonists after the French & Indian War?
More taxes/money
400
What event lead to the Intolerable/Coercive acts?
Boston Tea party
400
What is a harsh and unfair ruler called?
Tyrant
400
What document ended the war and recognized American independence?
Treaty of Paris
500
What did the Proclamation of 1763 prevent?
Settlement west of Appalachian Mountains
500
What were the Townshend acts?
With the Townshend Act, new duties were placed on imports of glass, lead, paper, tea to the Colonies from Great Britain.
500
What are unalienable rights and what does the Declaration of Independence consider Unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken. Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness.
500
What battle is depicted here? Why is it famous?
Battle of Trenton