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Causes of American Revolution– Trashball Review. Who drew it?. Ben Franklin. What does it mean?. Colonies need to join together under 1 government in order to survive and defeat the French during the French and Indian War. How did the French and Indian War impact the colonists?.
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Colonies need to join together under 1 government in order to survive and defeat the French during the French and Indian War
War led to debt, which led to England taxing the colonies (so the war debt could be paid for)
Which group met under the Liberty Tree or Liberty Pole in their colony?
What kinds of things did the Sons of Liberty do in order to get their point across?
Tar & feather tax collectors • Destroy things (homes, goods, paper) • Set fire to effigies (life-size dolls of tax collectors) • Use violence and force
Which act included the following? • Closing the port of Boston • All colonists had to quarter soldiers • Cancel Massachusetts charter • Trials held in England
What did James Otis mean when he said, “NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!”
The colonists did not think it was fair that they were being taxed by Britain and were not allowed to elect representatives in order to voice their opinions about the taxes.
Which places were involved in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Why were the colonists not happy about the Proclamation of 1763?
Many felt it was unfair, b/c they fought the F & I War in order to be able to settle in the Ohio River Valley region, b/c it was getting crowded in the colonies and all of the good farm land was taken.
What nickname does the Battle of Lexington and Concord have? Why?
“Shot Heard Around the World” • Everyone in the world knew about what was going on between the 13 colonies and Great Britain.
Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord significant to history?
Patrick Henry’s famous words to show that he wanted freedom from GB’s rule?
Paul Revere was a midnight rider, but who did not receive any credit for being one?
Wrote plays and poems to show her dislike of the British and Loyalists?