Colonial America: Key Events and Acts

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What was the other name of the Seven Year War?

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French and Indian War

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What was the cause of the French and Indian War?

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Both wanted to control land of North America

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What military leader was known to fire the first shot in the colonies for the French and Indian War?

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George Washington

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Who were the two major players of the French and Indian (Seven Year War)?

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France and England

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What treaty ended the French and Indian War?

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Treaty of Paris 1763

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Who lost the most amount of land in North America?

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France

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What was Pontiac’s War?

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A conflict with Native Americans that occurred because Native Americans were not allowed to be part of the Treaty talks

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How did England plan to pay off their debt from the French and Indian War/Seven Year War?

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By taxing their subjects including the ones in the colonies

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Why did England feel justified in taxing the colonies?

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Because the colonists profited from the land increases and were safer with the French removed.

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What did the Stamp Act do?

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Taxed all printed goods sold in the colonies