British Empire Flashcards
1
Q
What were the first two successful English colonies in America?
A
Jamestown (1607) and Plymouth (1620)
2
Q
When were the 13 colonies established?
A
Between 1607 and 1732
3
Q
When was the stamp act?
A
1765
4
Q
When was the Boston massacre?
A
1770
5
Q
When is the Boston tea party?
A
1773
6
Q
When were the intolerable acts?
A
1774
7
Q
When was the continental congress?
A
1774
8
Q
Who is the first British administrator of Bengal?
A
Robert Clive
9
Q
How did Britain gain control of Bengal?
A
The battle of Plassey
10
Q
What happened by 1850?
A
The British ruled about 60% of India
11
Q
When was the Berlin conference?
A
1884-1885
12
Q
Who and when claimed Australia for Britain?
A
James Cook, 1770
13
Q
When did the British government claim control over Australia?
A
1836
