the revilutionary era (1750-1783)

Why was the Ohio River important to the French?

• It was a major source of fish.

• It linked the Great Lakes with the settlements along the Mississippi.

• It provided a natural barrier against the British.

• It was the longest river in North America.

What most upset the American Indians about British settlers in the Ohio River Valley?

• The British traded peacefully with the French.

• The British introduced new animals.

• The British cleared the forests for farming.

• The British built large cities.

What was the significance of the place where the French built Fort Duquesne?

• It was the site of a major battle.

• It was near rivers important for controlling the fur trade.

• It was a sacred site for the American Indians.

• It was the highest point in the region.

Why did American Indians choose to participate in the French and Indian War?

• To learn new farming techniques.

• To protect their land from further settlement.

• To gain new territories.

• To establish trade with the British.

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 was significant for the British because they:

• Formed an alliance with the French.

• Gained control of most of the French land east of the Mississippi.

• Established new trade routes with Spain.

• Lost all their territories in North America.

Why did the British want to expand their control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?

• To get resources they didn't have in England

• To spread British culture

• To establish new colonies

• To find new trade routes

What was the essential idea behind the British mercantilist system?

• Colonies were independent economic entities

• Colonies existed to support the main country

• Colonies were meant to be self-sufficient

• Colonies should compete with the main country

What was the colonists' main argument against the Stamp Act?

• The taxes were only on luxury items

• The taxes were too low

• The taxes were raised without their consent

• The taxes were beneficial for the colonies

Why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of participation in the Boston Massacre?

• To protect colonial interests

• To demonstrate justice to the world

• To show loyalty to the British

• To gain political favor

What event led to the first shots being fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Boston Massacre

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Tea Act