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What was a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified government for British colonies?
Albany Plan of Union
What war took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of French power in North America?
French and Indian War
A nation that works together for a common purpous
Ally
Agreement that ended the French and Indian war where much of North America was transferred from France to Britain:
Treaty of Paris
When one refuses to buy certain goods
Boycott
Formal written request to someone in authority signed by a group of people
Petition
Legal document that allowed the British customs officers to inspect a ship’s cargo without reasoning
Writs of assistance
Letter writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies
Committee of correspondence
What means to cancel, remove from law
repeal
Who chose to participate in the French and Indian war to protect their lands from further settlement?
American Indians
General who died againts the french at ft denquesne because he was too noisy
Edward braddock
The British colonist feared having this at the Albany congress thinking it would give Britain the power to pass laws and raise taxes
Grand council
The British clinched victory in the French & Indian War by capturing the capital of New France. What was the capital?
Quebec
In 1758, the British captured Fort Duquesne. What did they rename it to?
Fort Pitt
Pontiac was the leader of the Ottawa nation.
true
The Proclamation of 1763 banned colonial settlement WEST of the Appalachian Mountains
True
Committees of Loyalists were set up to keep colonies informed of events in Massachusetts& became a major tool of protest
False
Samuel Adams chose to defend the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre to show they still believe in justice
False
What was the treaty of pairs and its terms?
France lost almost all of its North American possess
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Britain gained all French land EAST of Mississippi River except New Orleans
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Spain gained all French land WEST of Mississippi River and New Orleans
What effect did Boston Massacre have on colonial resistance to British colonies?
Colonist formed groups like committees of correspondence
Helped strengthen resistance by uniting colonists against British gov