Road to Revolution Test 1
Who fought the French and Indian war? The British and French.
Who led the British army in the French and Indian war? George Washington
What land area were the French and British trying to claim? Ohio Valley
Who won the French and Indian war? British
What treaty came out of the French and Indian war? Treaty of Paris in 1763
What is the definition of proclamation? An official statement or announcement made by a person in power.
Who issued the proclamation of 1763? King George III
The proclamation of 1763 stated that colonist couldn’t settle where? West of the Appalachian mountains
Many colonist thought of the proclamation of 1763 showed that King George III favored who? The Indians
What was the first direct tax that Parliament put on the American colonies? The Sugar Act.
Why were they colonist so upset about The Sugar Act? There was no representation for the colonies in the British Parliament
What was the reason for The Sugar Act? To raise money in the American colonies.
What famous phrase started because of The Sugar Act and The Stamp Act? No taxation without representation.
Why were the British troops stationed in the colonies? To defend against Indian attacks, and to prevent the French from trying to reclaim the land they had lost
What were stamps placed on? Court papers, almanacs, pamphlets, newspapers, even playing cards.
What patriot leader started the first Committee of Correspondence?Samuel Adam’s
Why were the Committees of Correspondence Created?To share information about each new issue based in the developing crisis with England
Why was it so important for the colonies to establish lines of communication with one another? It helped to form bonds among the 13 colonies that would help them later cooperate in the American revolution.
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) involved British and French forces as they competed for territorial claims in North America, particularly the Ohio Valley. George Washington led the British army during this conflict, which ended with a British victory and was formalized by the Treaty of Paris in 1763. In the aftermath, King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763, prohibiting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, which angered many colonists as they felt it favored Native Americans. This period also saw the introduction of taxes, like the Sugar Act, which raised funds without colonial representation in Parliament, leading to the rallying cry of 'No taxation without representation.' Communication between colonies became crucial during this time, with the first Committee of Correspondence initiated by Samuel Adams to address ongoing issues with England, ultimately fostering a spirit of cooperation that laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.