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The conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763 was called the ________.
The conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763 was called the ________.
French and Indian War
The British government attempted to reduce conflicts with Native Americans by issuing the ________ which restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The British government attempted to reduce conflicts with Native Americans by issuing the ________ which restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
The first direct tax imposed on the American colonies by Britain, requiring printed materials to bear a special seal, was the ________.
The first direct tax imposed on the American colonies by Britain, requiring printed materials to bear a special seal, was the ________.
Stamp Act
In response to British taxation, the American colonies organized a boycott of British goods known as the ________.
In response to British taxation, the American colonies organized a boycott of British goods known as the ________.
The incident in 1770 where British soldiers fired into a crowd of protesting colonists, killing five, became known as the ________.
The incident in 1770 where British soldiers fired into a crowd of protesting colonists, killing five, became known as the ________.
The colonial protest in 1773, where members of the Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into Boston Harbor, was called the ________.
The colonial protest in 1773, where members of the Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into Boston Harbor, was called the ________.
In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British government passed a series of punitive measures known as the ________.
In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British government passed a series of punitive measures known as the ________.
The first battles of the American Revolution took place in April 1775 at ________ and ________.
The first battles of the American Revolution took place in April 1775 at ________ and ________.
The pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that encouraged colonists to seek independence was called ________.
The pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that encouraged colonists to seek independence was called ________.
The document that officially declared the American colonies independent from Britain was the ________, adopted on July 4, 1776.
The document that officially declared the American colonies independent from Britain was the ________, adopted on July 4, 1776.
The battle that marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War, convincing France to openly support the Americans, was the ________.
The battle that marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War, convincing France to openly support the Americans, was the ________.
The harsh winter encampment of the Continental Army in 1777-1778, where many soldiers suffered from cold and starvation, was at ________.
The harsh winter encampment of the Continental Army in 1777-1778, where many soldiers suffered from cold and starvation, was at ________.
The treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence was the ________, signed in 1783.
The treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence was the ________, signed in 1783.
The American general who became a traitor by attempting to surrender West Point to the British was ________.
The American general who became a traitor by attempting to surrender West Point to the British was ________.
The final major battle of the Revolutionary War, where British General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, took place at ________.
The final major battle of the Revolutionary War, where British General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, took place at ________.
The colonial militias who could be ready to fight at a moment's notice were known as ________.
The colonial militias who could be ready to fight at a moment's notice were known as ________.
The German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the Americans were called ________.
The German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the Americans were called ________.
The law that required American colonists to house British soldiers in their homes was the ________.
The law that required American colonists to house British soldiers in their homes was the ________.
The American naval officer who famously declared, “I have not yet begun to fight!” was ________.
The American naval officer who famously declared, “I have not yet begun to fight!” was ________.
The system that allowed private American ships to attack British merchant vessels during the war was known as ________.
The system that allowed private American ships to attack British merchant vessels during the war was known as ________.
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
How did the Proclamation of 1763 contribute to tensions between Britain and the American colonists?
How did the Proclamation of 1763 contribute to tensions between Britain and the American colonists?
Why did the British impose the Stamp Act, and why did the colonists oppose it?
Why did the British impose the Stamp Act, and why did the colonists oppose it?
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
How did the conditions at Valley Forge affect the Continental Army?
How did the conditions at Valley Forge affect the Continental Army?
What role did the French navy play in the Battle of Yorktown?
What role did the French navy play in the Battle of Yorktown?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
How did the ideas in Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the American Revolution?
How did the ideas in Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the American Revolution?
What were the key weaknesses of the British strategy in the Revolutionary War?
What were the key weaknesses of the British strategy in the Revolutionary War?
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French and Indian War
French and Indian War
Conflict between Britain and France in North America (1754-1763).
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of 1763
British attempt to reduce conflict by restricting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Stamp Act
Stamp Act
First direct tax imposed on American colonies by Britain.
Nonimportation agreements
Nonimportation agreements
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Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party
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Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
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Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord
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Common Sense
Common Sense
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge
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Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
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Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold
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Yorktown
Yorktown
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Minutemen
Minutemen
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Hessians
Hessians
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Quartering Act
Quartering Act
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John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
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Letters of Marque
Letters of Marque
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Cause of French and Indian War
Cause of French and Indian War
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Impact of Proclamation of 1763
Impact of Proclamation of 1763
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Stamp Act Conflict
Stamp Act Conflict
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Purpose of Committees of Correspondence
Purpose of Committees of Correspondence
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Significance of Saratoga
Significance of Saratoga
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Valley Forge Conditions
Valley Forge Conditions
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French Navy at Yorktown
French Navy at Yorktown
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Significance of Treaty of Paris (1783)
Significance of Treaty of Paris (1783)
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Impact of Common Sense
Impact of Common Sense
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British Strategy Weaknesses
British Strategy Weaknesses
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Study Notes
- The French and Indian War was a conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763.
- The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to reduce conflicts with Native Americans, restricting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- The Stamp Act was the first direct tax imposed by Britain on the American colonies, requiring printed materials to bear a special seal.
- The American colonies organized a boycott of British goods known as the nonimportation agreements in response to British taxation.
- The Boston Massacre, in 1770, involved British soldiers firing into a crowd of protesting colonists, killing five.
- The Boston Tea Party was a colonial protest in 1773 where members of the Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
- The British government passed the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) in response to the Boston Tea Party.
- Lexington and Concord were the sites of the first battles of the American Revolution in April 1775.
- Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, encouraged colonists to seek independence in 1776.
- The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, officially declared the American colonies independent from Britain.
- The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War, convincing France to openly support the Americans.
- Valley Forge was the harsh winter encampment of the Continental Army in 1777-1778, where soldiers suffered from cold and starvation.
- The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
- Benedict Arnold was an American general who became a traitor by attempting to surrender West Point to the British.
- Yorktown was the site of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War, where British General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington.
- Colonial militias ready to fight at a moment's notice were known as Minutemen.
- German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the Americans were called Hessians.
- The Quartering Act required American colonists to house British soldiers in their homes.
- John Paul Jones was the American naval officer who famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
- Letters of marque were the system that allowed private American ships to attack British merchant vessels during the war.
French and Indian War
- The primary cause of the French and Indian War was the British and French competition for control of North America, particularly in the Ohio River Valley.
Proclamation of 1763
- The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial expansion westward, angering settlers and land speculators, contributing to tensions between Britain and the American colonists.
Stamp Act
- The British imposed the Stamp Act to generate revenue to pay for debts from the French and Indian War.
- Colonists opposed the Stamp Act because they opposed taxation without representation.
Committees of Correspondence
- The purpose of the Committees of Correspondence was to organize colonial resistance and keep the colonies informed about British actions and policies.
Battle of Saratoga
- The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point because it convinced France to officially join the war as an ally of the United States, providing crucial military support.
Valley Forge
- At Valley Forge, many soldiers suffered from starvation, disease, and exposure.
- Baron von Steuben helped improve the Continental Army's discipline in Valley Forge.
Battle of Yorktown
- The French navy blocked British reinforcements and supplies from reaching Cornwallis, helping to secure the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown.
Treaty of Paris (1783)
- The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the Revolutionary War, recognized American independence, and established U.S. borders.
Common Sense
- Thomas Paine's Common Sense influenced the American Revolution by arguing against monarchy and British rule, persuading many colonists that independence was necessary.
British Strategy
- Key weaknesses of the British strategy in the Revolutionary War included underestimating colonial resistance, struggling with long supply lines, and failing to gain enough Loyalist support.
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