French and Indian War, Revolitionary war Flashcards
What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
The British wanted and needed more land, so they wanted to kick the French out. They liked what the land had to offer and believes that it would bring great money for the economy.
Who won the French and Indian war?
The British
When was the French and Indian war?
1754 to 1763
What was the treaty of Paris?
Agreement and the revolutionary war. Allow the US to become independent.
what is Fort necessity?
Where the start of french and indian war was at Fort necessity, was Washington’s first defeat
how was the Native American in French relationship?
fair they treated each other well
what was the fur trade?
The front started to want Midwest territories because of the beaver, which would bring more money because beaver fur was very popular in French at the time
what was Lexington
Where the first shot heard around the world started the revolutionary war
bunker or Breedshill
The fight that included the most amount of Minutemen British won, but it sparked American hope because we held them
Saratoga
Turning point for General Burgoyne defeated.
Yorktown
Last battle against British won was French help
Trenton
Washington Cross icy River surprise attack against the Hessians.
Who was Thomas Payne?
Writer of common sense, a pamphlet that sparked independence
Who was General Charles Cornwallis?
The British soldier who surrendered at Yorktown
Who is Sam Adams?
Funded the sons of liberty, a big leader in the revolutionary act sparked big events like the Boston tea party.
what was Valley Forge?
It was after Trenton in 1778 many American soldiers died improper footwear and other items because we didn’t have a proper government
what was the stamp act?
A direct tax placed on the colonies from British rule
What was the proclamation of 1763?
create a boundary at the Mississippi river to protect Indian land
what were strengths that the British
Well, trained military with good materials
what were weaknesses of the British?
They were not fighting for a cause, and were far away from their mother land. They had poor leaders and lack of support.
what were weaknesses of the United States?
Poorly trained, no supplies or way to get to them little money and they only served for a few months at a time
what were the strength of the United States?
They were fighting for a cause, had French allies, and they had extremely good leaders like Washington
