Colonial America/Revolutionary War Era 2025-2026

As a result of the French & Indian War,

• France gained all of Britain's land in North America
• The Native Americans did not have to worry about having their land taken from them by colonial settlers.
• The British government (Parliament) passed many taxes/laws to help repay their war debts despite defeating France.
• The colonists felt that it was their responsibility to help the British government repay its wars debts.

"I am the set of laws that made it illegal for colonists to trade with countries other than Great Britain."

• Navigation Acts
• Proclamation of 1763
• Sugar Act
• Stamp Act

"I am the idea that colonists felt that they were forced to pay taxes and follow British laws without any governmental say."

• Navigation Acts
• Taxation Without Representation
• Sugar Act
• Stamp Act

"I am the name for the British government."

• Navigation Acts
• Proclamation of 1763
• Parliament
• Stamp Act

Which of the following accurately describes important details learned from the Salem Witch Trials?

• People accused of a crime deserve whatever punishment comes their way no matter what the evidence shows.

• It is important to have reliable evidence and a jury of people willing to make up their own minds based on the details shared with them.

• An unbiased judge is not necessary.

• People accused of a crime do not need to have a lawyer defend them in court.

What was the French & Indian War?

• A conflict fought between France and Native Americans.
• A conflict that involved colonists tired of British taxes/laws.
• A war fought between the French & British/British colonists over land in North America.
• All of these choices.

"I am the name of the law that made it illegal for colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains because of the fear it would cause conflicts with Native Americans over land."

• Navigation Acts
• Proclamation of 1763
• Sugar Act
• Parliament

"I am the name for the tax placed on items made with molasses/sugar."

• Sugar Act
• Proclamation of 1763
• Parliament
• Stamp Act

"I am the name for the tax that required a paid government stamp on all paper items (examples: newspapers, playing cards, government documents)."

• Navigation Acts
• Proclamation of 1763
• Taxation Without Representation
• Stamp Act

Which colonial protest group would have been responsible for creating this cartoon/engraving?

• Daughters of Liberty 
• Committees Of Correspondence
• Sons Of Liberty 
• Friends Of Liberty