Part 1 Flashcards
Why is the battle of Louisbourg important?
taken by colonial militia with low casualties, british give louisburg back to french without consulting the colonies
What were George Washington’s experiences during the French and Indian war like?
Mistakes that he learned from
What role did Rogers’ Rangers play in the war?
Patrolled year round
Who was Louis Montcalm and how did he die?
French Commander during French Indian War, Died from his wounds
Who was General Edward Braddock and how did he die?
British general, commander of 1000 irish troops who teamed up with Washington and militia. Ambushed by french and indians
Why did the French and Indian war turn in favor of the English and their colonists?
- Iroquois and other indian allies of french become neutral or side with british
- William pitt, war minister in britain, if colonies will raise militia then england pays for them
What were Prime Minister Pitt’s war plans?
if colonies will raise militia then england pays for them
What was the The Albany Plan of Union?
7 of 13 colonies defense pact, start of american unity, did not last, argued over money
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris? What did England gain?
french gave up all holding east of mississippi river to british
What were some of the problems the French and Indian war caused for England & the colonies?
debt, taxes, mistrust because Britain takes all credit
What was the proclamation of 1763?
english direct control over land transactions, settlement, and trade
What were the Writs of assistance?
A search warrant the British to find illegal cargo in colonial ships
What was the sugar act of 1764?
Tax on sugar imports into the colonies
What was the stamp act of 1765?
tax on paper goods
What was the vice admiralty court?
judges appointed by the Crown received a 5% award when they found someone guilty. decisions were made without trials or jury
