Vocabulary Words

Boycott Minuteman Militia Petition Writ of assistance

Main Ideas

What was the major reason for the conflict between Britain and France in the Ohio Valley

What were the conditions like in North America around 1750

How did Britain punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party

How did the British surprise the French at Quebec

What contributed to the early British defeat in the French and Indian War

CHART CAUSES

Crowd throws objects at British soldiers Boston Massacre

EFFECT Colonists protest shootings

What is a third cause What came out of Samuel Adams’s

attempt to build outrage among other colonists following the incident in the chart

What colonial leaders emerged as the tension with Britain grew

QUOTE Boston Colonists, December 16, 1773

“Boston harbor is a teapot tonight! The Mohawks are come!”

What historical event does this quote refer to

What was the clue about the colonists intentions is revealed in the quote

What was Parliaments reasons for raising taxes in the colonies after 1763

Why was Lexington and Concord a key place for fighting

What is the historical significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

Essay – 8-10 Sentences

Explain how the French and Indian War helped create the first attempt at unifying the English colonies in North America. What were the results of that attempt?

Choose one of the following laws: the Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, or the Townshend Acts. Suppose that you are a mediator between the colonists and the British government. Write a report that explains each side’s position with regard to that law and suggests and acceptable compromise.