Brithish Empire Flashcards
What we’re the thirteen colonies
The collective term for the British colonies in North America in the 1700s
Who and when was North America first found
John Cabot in 1497
What was North America named
Newfoundland
Who set up a colony in Newfoundland in 1583
Sir Humphrey Gilbert was given permission from queen Elizabeth I
What happened after Virginia was set up and Raleigh returned
They found empty cabins and bones
What was the first successful British colony
Jamestown
Why did America declare independence in 1776
They were being controlled by Britain but didn’t get to vote
What was traded in India
Gems
Spices
Silk
Calico
What difficulties were faced in India
Monsoon season
Deadly diseases
New taxes
War
What did Britain do to get local officials to agree with them
Joining Hindu festivals
Bribe
Signing treaties
What did a lot of people think about the British ruling over India
That the British were unfair and that India needed freedom
When did the British start ruling over India
In 1757 after the battle of Plassey
When did the Indian independence movement begin
During World War I
Who led the Indian independence movement
Mohandas Gandhi
What methods did the Indians use to get independence
Boycotted British goods
Avoided paying taxes
Peaceful marches and protests
