Road to the American Revolution

Road to the American Revolution

Multiple Choice

What two sides fought in the French and Indian War?

• French vs. the Indians

• French and the Indians vs. The British, Colonists and Indians

• British vs. the Colonists

Multiple Select

What were the effects of the French and Indian War? (Select all that apply)

• The British increased taxes on the colonists

• The Proclamation of 1763

• Great Britain became allies (friends) with France

• Great Britain was in debt after the cost of the war.

• The American colonists loved the British

Multiple Choice

The Proclamation of 1763 came after:

• The Boston Tea Party

• The French and Indian War

• Christopher Columbus came to the Americas

Multiple Choice

The colonists didn't like the Proclamation of 1763 because:

• They couldn't move past the Appalachian mountains and settle the new land they won from the French.

• They couldn't move to Florida

• They had to return home to England

• They were forced to move to the new land.

Multiple Choice

Random science question:

Sugar is a _________.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Poll

Picture this: You and your family are in your home and all of a sudden a group of men come in and take over your room and kitchen. They say you have to allow them inside and to provide meals for them and even clean their laundry! How would you feel?

• Angry

• Happy to help those in need

Sons of Liberty

Colonists who were opposed to British rule and fought for liberty. The group was started by Samuel Adams and they played a big role in ending the Stamp Act. Could be violent at times: tarring and feathering British loyalists.

Townshend Acts

A tax on paper, paint, lead, glass and tea!

Think about if Miss Hart charged you money for every piece of paper you used when we were back in the classroom!

Daughters of Liberty

These are woman who were against the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts.

They helped by manufacturing things in the colonies to avoid British taxes on imported goods.

Poll

Who do you think was to blame for the Boston Massacre? (Your opinion)

• The British

• The Colonists (Bostonians)

• Both Sides

Multiple Select

The colonists cried during the Boston Tea Party, "No taxation without ________!"

• a vote

• a fight

• representation

• a please and thank you

Multiple Choice

Where did the Colonists dump the tea?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Boston Harbor

• Chesapeake Bay

Poll

What do you think the British will do since the colonists dumped their tea into the Boston Harbor? (You will find the answer to this on Thursday)

• Get rid of the taxes

• Increase the taxes

• Go to war with the colonists

• Cry