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What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?

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The primary cause was the competition between France and Britain for territory and resources in North America.

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True or False: The French and Indian War was fought between the British and the French, with Native American allies.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The French and Indian War lasted from ___ to ___.

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1754 to 1763

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4
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What treaty ended the French and Indian War?

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The Treaty of Paris 1763

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Which territory did Britain gain as a result of the French and Indian War?

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Canada and all French territories east of the Mississippi River.

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What was one effect of the French and Indian War on the relationship between Britain and its American colonies?

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Britain increased taxes on the colonies to pay for war debts.

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Multiple Choice: What was one reason for colonial discontent after the French and Indian War? A) Increased taxes B) More land C) Better trade relations

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A) Increased taxes

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True or False: The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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True

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

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An order by Britain that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Fill in the blank: The British government sought to control colonial trade through the ___ Acts.

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Navigation

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

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To raise revenue by requiring colonists to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents and other publications.

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Multiple Choice: Which group was formed to oppose British policies? A) The Loyalists B) The Sons of Liberty C) The Redcoats

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B) The Sons of Liberty

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What was one consequence of the Boston Tea Party?

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The British government passed the Intolerable Acts in response.

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True or False: The Intolerable Acts were designed to punish the colonies for their protests.

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True

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What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?

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Provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies.

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Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘No taxation without representation’ emphasized colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed without having ___ in Parliament.

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representation

17
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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

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It was a meeting of colonial delegates to discuss their concerns about British policies and to organize resistance.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the colonies? A) Boston Massacre B) Battles of Lexington and Concord C) Boston Tea Party

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B) Battles of Lexington and Concord

19
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What role did Native Americans play in the French and Indian War?

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They allied with both the French and the British, seeking to protect their lands and interests.

20
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True or False: The French and Indian War was a part of a larger global conflict known as the Seven Years’ War.

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True

21
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What was one long-term effect of the French and Indian War on British colonial policy?

A

Britain began to enforce stricter control over colonial affairs and trade.

22
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Fill in the blank: The British victory in the French and Indian War led to the expansion of ___ in North America.

A

British territory

23
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What was the impact of the French and Indian War on the Native American tribes?

A

Many tribes lost their land and power as British expansion continued.

24
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Multiple Choice: Which act imposed a tax on imported goods like glass and tea? A) The Sugar Act B) The Stamp Act C) The Townshend Acts

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C) The Townshend Acts

25
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What was one of the main reasons colonists were unhappy with British rule after the war?

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They felt their rights as Englishmen were being violated.

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True or False: The French and Indian War unified the colonies against a common enemy.

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True