Imperial Wars & Colonial Protest, 1754-1774

Question 1

War between France and England for North America, which began over the Ohio Vally between the years 1754-1763.

Answer 1

French and Indian War

Question 2

After the British victory over the French during the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Britain began to reassert control over the colonies by doing what?

Answer 2

Taxing the colonies

Question 3

In 1754, Benjamin Franklin called for the unity of 12 colonies to discuss better relations with Indians and to provide for a common defense against the French. Failed, but formed the basis for the creation of the American government.

Answer 3

Albany Plan for Union (Albany Congress)

Question 4

In 1763, Britain had a massive debt because of the war against France. This Prime Minister of Britain decided that the American colonies should pay a greater share for colonial protection.

Answer 4

George Grenville

Question 5

In 1763, this treaty officially ended the French and Indian War. England received all of the French territory in North America.

Answer 5

Treaty of Paris of 1763

Question 6

Before 1763, the colonies were left alone and allowed for self-government, but the English were now going to tighten their grip over the colonies. What finally came to an end?

Answer 6

Salutary Neglect

Question 7

Colonists did not enforce any acts passed by the whom and believed that they did not have authority over them.

Answer 7

English Parliament

Question 8

In 1763, dissatisfied with Britain’s postwar policies, which Indian chief organized attacks in the Great Lakes region to drive the British out. Attacked settlements, but was defeated.

Answer 8

Pontiac’s Rebellion

Question 9

In 1763, this backcountry vigilante group of frontiersmen from Pennsylvania murdered 20 peaceful Indians as they began to settle on their land.

Answer 9

Paxton Boys

Question 10

In 1763, Britain forbade colonists to cross a boundary across the Appalachian Mountains for the purpose of avoiding conflict between Indians and the colonists looking for land. This restricted settlements in the west.

Answer 10

Proclamation of 1763

Question 11

Between the years of 1764-1765, the Grenville Acts were passed, which contained these three acts passed by the English Parliament.

Answer 11

Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Currency Act

Question 12

In 1764, this act raised revenue by taxing sugar and forbade importing rum, because England was in debt. This was an indirect tax, yet massive objection (protests) occurred.

Answer 12

Sugar Act (1764)

Question 13

In 1764, this act forbade Massachusetts from printing money. Protected British merchants from being paid in devalued colonial paper money, which drained specie (hard money, coins) from the colonies and made money scare.

Answer 13

Currency Act (1764)

Question 14

In 1765, this act raised revenue to support British troops stationed in America. Colonials had to purchase a stamp for legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, and advertisements. First direct tax in the colonies.

Answer 14

Stamp Act (1765)

Question 15

This group formed to protest the taxes passed by Parliament and organized non-importation of British goods (Boycotts).

Answer 15

Sons of Liberty

Question 16

Who said, “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” He led the opposition to the Stamp Act and asserted, “No taxation without representation.”

Answer 16

Patrick Henry

Question 17

This individual led the Sons of Liberty. They intimidated/tarred and feathered tax collectors, destroyed revenue stamps, and led boycotts of British goods.

Answer 17

Samuel Adams

Question 18

In 1765, delegates from 9 colonies drew up a statement protesting the unfairness of the Grenville Acts and sent it to King George III. One of the first united actions of the colonies.

Answer 18

Stamp Act Congress (1765)

Question 19

In 1765, citizens of North Carolina took up arms to protest high taxes and corrupt courts. This movement set an example for the American Revolution.

Answer 19

Regulator Movement

Question 20

In 1765, this act forced the colonies to provide housing and food for British troops stationed in the colonies.

Answer 20

Quartering Act (1765)

Question 21

In 1766, this act stated that Parliament had the right to tax and pass legislation without colonial representation.

Answer 21

Declaratory Act (1766)

Question 22

In 1767, these acts placed a tax on lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea. The revenue would be used to pay for salaries for royal governors and judges. Also, British officials could search any home for smuggled goods.

Answer 22

Townshend Acts (1767)

Question 23

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The response the Townshend Acts by the colonials was to boycott British goods. In addition, this individual sent out a Circular Letter that called on other colonies to join Massachusetts to resist the Townshend Acts.</p>

Answer 23

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Question 24

In 1770, British troops shot 11 and killed 5 people after they were surrounded and taunted by colonials. Crispus Attucks was the leader of the mob and killed. This event would be immortalized in a drawing by Paul Revere.

Answer 24

Boston Massacre

Question 25

In 1772, Samuel Adams organized these committees. Colonial radicals formed meetings in each town and colony to share information of any English activities.

Answer 25

Committees of Correspondence

Question 26

In 1772, a British ship that enforced trade regulations, collected taxes, and captured smugglers was attacked, looted, and burned by colonials.

Answer 26

Gaspee Incident

Question 27

In 1773, this act reduced the price on tea, which gave England a monopoly on selling tea in the colonies. Parliament confirmed their power to tax.

Answer 27

Tea Act (1773)

Question 28

In 1773, the Sons of Liberty, disguised as Indians, boarded British ships and dumped crates of tea into Boston Harbor to protest.

Answer 28

Boston Tea Party (1773)

Question 29

In 1774, these acts were Parliament’s angry response to the Boston Tea Party. They were meant to punish Boston.

Answer 29

Intolerable Act or Coercive Acts (1774)

Question 30

What were the four acts that consisted of the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) of 1774?

Answer 30

Boston Port Act
Massachusetts Government Act
Quartering Act
Quebec Act

Question 31

This Intolerable Act stated that the colonies must provide housing for British soldiers.

Answer 31

Quartering Act (1774)

Question 32

This Intolerable Act closed Boston Harbor until the destroyed tea was repaid.

Answer 32

Boston Port Act (1774)

Question 33

This Intolerable Act allowed the royal governor or king to appoint all positions in government. There would also be no town meetings and no trial by jury.

Answer 33

Massachusetts Government Act (1774)

Question 34

This Intolerable Act organized Canadian lands and recognized French Catholicism; angered the colonists.

Answer 34

Quebec Act (1774)

Question 35

In 1774, this meeting of 56 delegates from 12 colonies asked King George III to repeal the Intolerable Acts. They did not want to split from England. A second meeting was also set up.

Answer 35

First Continental Congress (1774)