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What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
The primary cause was the competition between France and Britain for territory and resources in North America.
True or False: The French and Indian War was fought between the British and the French, with Native American allies.
True
Fill in the blank: The French and Indian War lasted from ___ to ___.
1754 to 1763
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris 1763
Which territory did Britain gain as a result of the French and Indian War?
Canada and all French territories east of the Mississippi River.
What was one effect of the French and Indian War on the relationship between Britain and its American colonies?
Britain increased taxes on the colonies to pay for war debts.
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
A) Increased taxes
True or False: The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains.
True
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
An order by Britain that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Fill in the blank: The British government sought to control colonial trade through the ___ Acts.
Navigation
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To raise revenue by requiring colonists to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents and other publications.
Multiple Choice: Which group was formed to oppose British policies? A) The Loyalists B) The Sons of Liberty C) The Redcoats
B) The Sons of Liberty
What was one consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
The British government passed the Intolerable Acts in response.
True or False: The Intolerable Acts were designed to punish the colonies for their protests.
True
What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?
Provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘No taxation without representation’ emphasized colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed without having ___ in Parliament.
representation
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?
It was a meeting of colonial delegates to discuss their concerns about British policies and to organize resistance.
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
B) Battles of Lexington and Concord
What role did Native Americans play in the French and Indian War?
They allied with both the French and the British, seeking to protect their lands and interests.
True or False: The French and Indian War was a part of a larger global conflict known as the Seven Years’ War.
True
What was one long-term effect of the French and Indian War on British colonial policy?
Britain began to enforce stricter control over colonial affairs and trade.
Fill in the blank: The British victory in the French and Indian War led to the expansion of ___ in North America.
British territory
What was the impact of the French and Indian War on the Native American tribes?
Many tribes lost their land and power as British expansion continued.
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
C) The Townshend Acts
What was one of the main reasons colonists were unhappy with British rule after the war?
They felt their rights as Englishmen were being violated.
True or False: The French and Indian War unified the colonies against a common enemy.
True
