Road to Revolution Events

Front

Which two countries fought the French and Indian War over trade and land in North America?

Back

Great Britain and France

Front

What was one impact of the French and Indian War?

Back

Britain went into debt

Front

Which restriction was placed on colonists after the French and Indian War?

Back

Colonists could not pass the Proclamation line of 1763 in the Appalachian Mountains.

Front

During the period of Increases in Taxation (1764–1767), which act taxed tea?

Back

Townshend Acts

Front

Who traveled to England to speak to Parliament during the period of increased taxation?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

Which phrase became the rallying cry of colonists during the period of increased taxation?

Back

"No taxation without representation"

Front

In the Boston Massacre, how many unarmed colonists were shot and killed?

Back

5

Front

What did the Tea Act of May 1773 require of the colonists?

Back

Colonists could only buy tea from one company and had to pay a tax on the tea

Front

What was the company that sold the tea that colonists were supposed to buy?

Back

East India Tea Company

Front

Which event involved colonists dumping over a million dollars’ worth of tea into Boston Harbor in protest of tea taxes?

Back

Boston Tea Party