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What role did the Hurons serve between French traders and Indians?
Negotiators
Which European country were the Hurons friends with?
France
What type of group were the Hurons?
A Native American tribe
New France
France's historical name for Canada.
Ohio River Valley
Area between the Appalachian mountains and the Mississippi river. Claimed by France and england.
Joseph Brant
Nickname the english gave to a Mohawk chief, became allies with english.
William Johnson
Colonist who married an Indian woman, molly grant for alliances.
Who were englands 2 main rivals in north america?
France and Spain were englands main rivals in north america.
Where did spain threaten england in north america?
The border between Georgia and Florida.
What were most jobs french settelers had
fur trappers and traders
Why did france expect the Native American Indians to side with them against Britain
France were more respectful to Indians, fur trade and they did not steal land from them.
What is Fort Necessity?
A military fort built by George Washington.
Who built Fort Necessity?
George Washington.
Why was Fort Necessity built?
To defend against the French at the start of the French and Indian War.
What was George Washington's rank during the construction of Fort Necessity?
British colonel.
Who was Edward Braddock?
A British general who was sent to help America in the French and Indian Wars.
Who served on Edward Braddock's staff?
George Washington
What did Edward Braddock lead an attack against?
Fort Duquesne
Who was the main advisor to King George III?
William Pitt
What significant action did William Pitt take to win the war?
Spent huge amounts of money
What position did William Pitt hold in the British government?
Prime Minister
French and Indian War Causes
Land and fur trade disputes between France and England.
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
Albany's plan for the union was to create one general government for all 13 colonies.
Why was the Albany Plan of Union significant?
It was significant because it was an early attempt at unifying the colonies during the American Revolution.
French and indian Advantages in the war
the had a single government not 13 different which could act quickly. They also had help from native americans and they knew the land.
What was one of the British advantages in the conflict?
Money and population (15 times bigger than New France)
Why was it easier for the British to defend their colonies?
The colonies were on the coast
What was the status of the British navy during the conflict?
The British had the strongest navy in the world
What territory did Britain gain from the Treaty of Paris?
Canada and all land east of the Mississippi River.
What did France retain after the Treaty of Paris?
The Caribbean islands.
What territory did Spain give up in the Treaty of Paris?
Florida.
What territory did Spain acquire after the Treaty of Paris?
Louisiana and all land west of the Mississippi River.
Sons of Liberty
a political group that protested against British taxation and loss of self rule led by Sam adams.
Mercy Otis Warren
Founded Daughters of Liberty, published anti-British plays and stories.
Petition
a formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people.
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Prohibited colonists from moving west of Appalachians. It was significant because the british couldnt enforce it.
Sugar Tax
Tax on sugar and molasses to stop smuggling.
What was the Stamp Act?
A law that placed new taxes on paper, dice, and liquor.
What was a significant outcome of the Stamp Act in America?
Not one of the taxed items was sold in America.
Why was the Stamp Act considered a failure?
Because people could easily avoid paying the tax.
The slogan they used to protest against the stamp act
no taxation without representation.
Quartering Act
Colonists required to house British soldiers.
Townshend Act
Taxed imported goods like glass, lead and paint.
Who was Patrick Henry?
A Virginia lawyer and a prominent member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.
What is Patrick Henry famous for?
The quote 'Give me liberty, or give me death.'
What event is referred to as the Boston Massacre?
A confrontation where British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing 5 people.
What actions did the colonists take during the Boston Massacre?
They threw rocks, ice, and shells at British soldiers and started cursing.
Who were the key figures that used propaganda after the Boston Massacre?
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.
What was the purpose of the propaganda used by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere after the Boston Massacre?
To incite fear of the British among the other 12 colonies.
Propaganda
Exaggerated ideas spread to support a cause.
Monopoly
Total control over a product or market. (no competition so you have to buy it)
Militia
Citizen army for emergencies, non-professional soldiers.
Minutemen
Massachusetts militia ready to fight on short notice.
What company had a monopoly on tea during the Boston Tea Party?
East India Company
What would happen if colonists did not buy tea from the East India Company?
It would be illegal and they would be punished.
Why was tea important to the colonists?
It was a significant part of their daily life and culture.
What was one reason for the colonists' upset regarding tea?
They were unhappy with the tax on tea.
Who dressed like Mohawk Indians during the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into the harbor.
How did the King react to the Boston Tea Party?
He was furious.
What was the Boston Tea Party considered in relation to British rule?
It was seen as the final straw.
Who was the king in england during the crisis with the colonies.
King george the 3rd
Intolerable Acts
Boston harbor closed until money paid back for tea that they destroyed
No colonial meetings, (they didnt want people meeting without the government
Criminals would be tried in british courts not american
Quartering act was increased ( when they forced soders to live with you)
Committees of Correspondence
Group of writers sharing newsof the events in massachusetts to other colonies
Where did the First Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia, at Carpenters Hall
How many colonies were represented at the First Continental Congress?
Delegates from 12 of 13 colonies
What did the delegates of the First Continental Congress promise to support?
They promised to support Massachusetts
What action did the First Continental Congress take regarding British goods?
They boycotted British goods
What did the First Continental Congress decide to do in case of war?
Train militias
3 riders that sounded the alarm of the british advance on
paul revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Presscott
The American revolution started in what towns
Lexington and Concord
Why is the American Revolution called the shot here round?
Because other revolutions started bc of ours like france