Causes of the American Revolution Flashcards
1
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By mid-1700s, ____ and _____ continued conflict for control in North America.
A
France; Britain
2
Q
Seven Years War
A
War between France and Britain fought in series of wars that ended in The Americas.
Known as the French and Indian War in North America
3
Q
George Washington
A
- engaged french in the Ohio Valley and failed.
4
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Albany Congress
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Aimed to keep Iroquois tribes loyal to British by discussing problems they had with each other.
5
Q
Albany Plan of Union
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Benjamin Franklin writes colonial response to French stating they had the authority to - hold diplomatic relations with natives - control public territory - raise an army - tax colony citizens. Not passed
6
Q
Peace of Paris in relation to N.A
A
- Britain gains French Canada + territory south of Canada and east of Mississippi
- France and ally Spain lose West Indian colonies
- Florida given to Brits
- Spain gains New Orleans and territory west as compensation
7
Q
Problems coming with the end of the war
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- large debt led to need for higher taxes
- new land had to be governed
- Native resentment of british expansion (caused restrictions on westward movement)
- French canadians needed to be assimilated
- new trade channels difficult to open
8
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View of brits on the colonies after the French and Indian War
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- Colonies would not be willing to defend themselves since they were not willing during the war
- colonies no longer feared french attacks
- hurting economy when smuggling goods
9
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View of colonies on Britain after the French and Indian War
A
- armies were ill suited for forest battles
