Pitt's strategy in the assault of New France succeeded when

he concentrated on vital strongholds

One British advantage was

the ability to enlist foreign soldiers plus many others.

The Proclamation of 1763

halted American westward settlement for years., angered colonists because it deprived them of their victory.

Most of the Six Nations of the Iroquois under Joseph Brant fought against America becuase

believe England would stop westward expansion of Americans.

"nonimportation" policies against the Stamp Act was politically important because

it caused revolutionary excitement among ordinary Americans.

The original cause of the French & Indian War was

competition for land in the Ohio River Valley

In the treaty, the British yielded the Americans generous terms because of

the new Whig ministry in London favored the USA.

One advantage of the colonists was

a defensive fight on a self-sufficient home-field.

During the period of fighting between April '75- July '76, the colonist claimed to want

to restore their rights within the British Empire

The French & Indian War weakened Native tribes by

removing French allies from North America.

American colonists resented the Townshend Acts because

revenue raised would support British officials in America.

The Quebec Act caused fear in Americans because

it extended French practices in to the western Ohio country

The theory of Mercantilism stated that governed colonies

economies should served the mother country's needs.

Loyalists were particularly strong among

conservative and well-off Americans.

Saratoga was a key turning point of the war because

it brought crucial French assistance.

In the peace negotiations the French wanted the Americans

to stop short of full independence.

Washington was an especially effective commander of American forces in the Revolution because

of his integrity, courage, and moral forcefulness.

Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican government was appealing to many because

their experience in colonial assemblies had prepared them.

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1
Pitt's strategy in the assault of New France succeeded when
he fave full support to General Braddock.
he concentrated on vital strongholds
he gained support of the British aristocracy
he gained more support from the colonists.
2
One British advantage was
colonial resistance in urban areas.
an effective military force in American.
the ability to enlist foreign soldiers plus many others.
a politically effective government.
3
The Proclamation of 1763
aimed at suppressing the French in Canada.
halted American westward settlement for years.
was welcomed by most colonists.
angered colonists because it deprived them of their victory.
4
Most of the Six Nations of the Iroquois under Joseph Brant fought against America becuase
they disagreed with the Declaration of Independence.
they hoped to drive out the American colonists.
they were paid as mercenaries by the British.
believe England would stop westward expansion of Americans.
5
The British political party that was more sympathetic to the American cause was
the Labor Party
The Whig Party
the Country Party
the Tory Party
6
"nonimportation" policies against the Stamp Act was politically important because
it gained French support for the American cause.
it caused revolutionary excitement among ordinary Americans.
it reinforced the nonviolent character of the movement.
it stimulated the development of colonial manufacturing
7
The original cause of the French & Indian War was
British removal of the Acadian settlers
conflict in Europe between England & France
competition for land in the Ohio River Valley
French attach on George Washington's headquarters
8
In the treaty, the British yielded the Americans generous terms because of
the willingness of the US to yield on other issues.
the new Whig ministry in London favored the USA.
the military power of the US military.
the threat of further war with France.
9
The French & Indian War became part of a world conflict known as
King George's War
the Seven Years' War
the War of Jenkins' Ear
the War of Austrian Succession
10
One advantage of the colonists was
well-organized and effective political leadership.
most Americans owned their own firearms.
a strong sense of unity throughout the colonies.
a defensive fight on a self-sufficient home-field.
11
During the period of fighting between April '75- July '76, the colonist claimed to want
to restore their rights within the British Empire
to end the power of King George III to rule them.
removal of all British troops from America
complete independence from Britain.
12
The French & Indian War weakened Native tribes by
establishing settlements on their territory.
removing French allies from North America.
ending diplomatic relations.
eliminating their most effective leaders.
13
American colonists resented the Townshend Acts because
revenue raised would support British officials in America.
they strongly disliked Prime Minister Charles Townshend.
taxes were imposed directly by the King without Parliament.
made the Anglican ch. the established church in the colonies
14
The Quebec Act caused fear in Americans because
it involved stationing British troops in the colonies.
it put the French language on equal standing with English.
it extended French practices in to the western Ohio country
it threatened to make Canada the dominant colony in N.A.
15
The theory of Mercantilism stated that governed colonies
economies should served the mother country's needs.
should be shaped by the market without interference.
should be economically self-sufficient.
should promote economic growth with other countries.
16
Loyalists were particularly strong among
conservative and well-off Americans.
citizens of New England.
Presbyterians and Congregationalists.
the younger generation.
17
Compared with the English Colonies, New France was
more heavily populated
more wealthy and successful
more autocratically governed
worse at Native American relations
18
The primary French motive in assisting the Americans was
to gain economic advantages with the Americans.
to promote a republic government.
to test new forms of military tactics and weapons.
to weaken the British Empire.
19
Saratoga was a key turning point of the war because
it prevented the British from Keeping New York City.
it ended the possibility of a peace settlement with England.
it destroyed British military power in the middle colonies.
it brought crucial French assistance.
20
In the peace negotiations the French wanted the Americans
to achieve political & military domination of North America.
to stop short of full independence.
to negotiate separately with England.
o acquire only the territory east of the Appalachians.
21
Washington was an especially effective commander of American forces in the Revolution because
of his brilliant military mind.
he was able to rally New Englanders to the patriot cause.
of his integrity, courage, and moral forcefulness.
his humble background inspired ordinary soldiers.
22
Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican government was appealing to many because
they knew Paine was drawing ideas from Plato's The Republic.
they agreed social class differences were wrong.
their experience in colonial assemblies had prepared them.
they were fearful southern planters wanted a noble class.

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