French and Indian War Flashcard

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How long did the French and Indian War last?

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nine years

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Why were the colonists being taxed?

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to pay for the war

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How did the British government respond to the colonists not paying taxes?

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They created new laws, called Acts.

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The ________ put taxes on many household items, such as paint, glass, and tea.

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Townshend Acts

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The colonists decided to ________ the taxed items.

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boycott

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What did the British soldiers do to enforce the Townshend Acts?

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Lived in private homes and public buildings.

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The men who answered the alarm in case the British moved to take stores of gunpowder again would be known as ________.

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Minutemen

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In February ________, General Gage and the British regulars took control of the Massachusetts Colony.

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1775

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__________ and William Dawes were also sent to organize the Minutemen and move all the supplies.

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Paul Revere

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What war was fought to control the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes region?

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the French and Indian War