The Road To Revolution

Question 0

Joseph brant

Answer 0

He was the brother of Molly brant and he was known as the Mohawk chief thayendanegea .

Question 1

Hurons

Answer 1

The Hurons often served as negotiators between French traders and other Indian nations.

Question 2

George Washington

Answer 2

He was a major . Brave and able soldier

Question 3

French and Indian war

Answer 3

In 1754 fighting broke out for a fourth time. The struggle that followed lasted until 1760. English settlers called the conflict this.

Question 4

Plan of union

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The plan was an attempt to create “ one general government “ for the 13 colonies . It called for a grand council made up of representatives from each colony . The council would make laws, raise taxes and set up the defense of the colonies.

Question 5

Edward Braddock

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Was a general in the year 1755 that led British and colonial troops in an attack against fort Duquesne . He was a stubborn man called “ bulldog “ behind his back.

Question 6

William Pitt

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In 1757 he became the new head of the British government . Pitt was a bold leader . He said “ I believe that I can save this nation and that no one else can “ he declared with great confidence.

Question 7

James Wolfe

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William Pitt sent General James Wolfe to take Quebec , capital of New France .

Question 8

Marquis de Montcalm

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An able French general , who was prepared to fight off any British attack.

Question 9

Plains of Abraham

Answer 9

A force of 4,000 British troops were drawn onto this grassy field just outside the city.

Question 10

Treaty of Paris

Answer 10

Britain and France signed this treaty that officially was bringing the long conflict to an end. Marked the end of French power in North America .

Question 11

Pontiac’s war

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It’s name as it came to be called did not last long . In October 1763 , the French informed Pontiac that they had signed the treaty of Paris. Because the treaty marked the end of French power in North America , the Indians could not longer hope for French aid against the British.

Question 12

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 12

The proclamation drew an imaginary line along the crest of the Appalachian mountains . Colonists were forbidden to settle West of the line . All settlers already west of the line were to remove themselves at once.

Question 13

Stamp act

Answer 13

The stamp act was made in 1765. The act placed anew duties on legal documents such as wills , diplomas, and marriage papers. It also taxed newspapers , almanacs , playing cards, and even dice.

Question 14

Petition

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A petition is a formal written request to some one in authority , signed by a group of people .

Question 15

Boycott

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To boycott means to refuse to buy certain goods and services. the boycott of British goods took its toll.

Question 16

Repealed

Answer 16

To cancel /cancelled /to take back

Question 17

Townsend acts

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The Townsend acts taxes goods such as glass, paper,paint,lead , and tea. The taxes were low but colonists still objected.

Question 18

Writs of assistance

Answer 18

Using legal documents known as this the officers would be allowed to inspect a ships cargo without giving a reason

Question 19

Non importation agreements

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In these agreements they promised to stop importing goods taxed by the Townsend acts . The colonists hoped that the new boycott would win repeal of the Townsend acts.

Question 20

Sons of liberty

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To protest British policies some angry colonists formed the sons of liberty.

Question 21

Daughters of liberty

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Some women joined this group .they paraded signed petitions and organized a boycott of fine British cloth.

Question 22

Samuel Adams

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Samuel Adams of Boston stood firmly against Britain .he seemed an unlikely leader . He was a failure in business and a poor public speaker . His greatest talent was organizing people.

Question 23

John Adams

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SAMs cousin John was another important Massachusetts leader. He was a skilled lawyer and his knowledge of British law earned him much respect .

Question 24

Mercy Otis warren

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She also aided the colonial cause and she published many plays that made fun of British officials . She formed a close friendship with Abigail Adams , the wife of John Adams.

Question 25

Patrick Henry

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He was a young lawyer and he became well known as a violent critic of British policies . His speeches in the house of burgesses moved listeners to both tears and anger.

Question 26

Boston massacre

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Colonists were quick to protest the incident where a crowd of colonists shouted insults at the lobster backs

Question 27

Committee correspondence

Answer 27

After the Boston massacre Sam Adams formed this and members of the committee regularly wrote letters and pamphlets reporting on events in Massachusetts.

Question 28

British east India company

Answer 28

Most tea was brought to the colonies by this company , the company brought tea in Southern Asia and sold it to colonial tea merchants.

Question 29

Tea act of 1773

Answer 29

Parliament tried to help the east India company by passing this act. The act let the company bypass the tea merchants and sell directly to colonists .

Question 30

Boston tea party

Answer 30

In the cold , men boarded the ships , split open the tea chests ,and dumped the tea into the harbor . By ten o’clock it was over but its effects would b felt for a long time to come.

Question 31

Intolerable acts

Answer 31

Colonists complained About the acts because they were so harsh and colonists called the four laws.

Question 32

Militia

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A militia is an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency .

Question 33

Minute men

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Volunteers known as this trained regularly . Minutemen got their name because they kept muskets at hand and were prepared to fight at a minutes notice .

Question 34

First continental congress

Answer 34

In September 1774 colonial leaders called a meeting in Philadelphia . Delegates from 12 colonies gathered in what became this.