American colonists confidently marched to Quebec, what made them retreat?

They were too weakened to fight the British.

George Washington's actions in Boston were important because they:

forced the British to withdraw from the city.

What did the First Continental Congress demand?

repeal of the Intolerable Acts.

When did the colonists start to see themselves as separate from Britain?

After the French and Indian War

Proclamation of 1763 was written by the British to:

Stop westward expansion & encroachment of Indian territory.

The Albany plan written by Ben Franklin was designed to:

encourage Colonists to work together for the good of all.

Which was a result of the Second Continental Congress?

formation of the Continental Army.

What turned things in favor of Britain?

new and better British leadership

Why did the colonial assemblies reject the Albany Plan?

They wanted to control their own destiny (taxes and armies)

What did the Olive Branch Petition state?

The Colonists were loyal to the King.

Who were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?

colonial anti-British protestors

What was the purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?

to keep Colonists informed of British actions.

Who started THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR?

British settlers pushing west into French & Indian lands.

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1
American colonists confidently marched to Quebec, what made them retreat?
The French withdrew their support.
They had a large number of deserters.
They were too weakened to fight the British.
The Native Americans abandoned them.
2
George Washington's actions in Boston were important because they:
forged an alliance with the Canadians.
forced the British to surrender ending the war.
ended the British blockage of the port.
forced the British to withdraw from the city.
3
What did the First Continental Congress demand?
increase protection by the British soldiers.
repeal of the Intolerable Acts.
Increase in taxes on British good.
larger subsidy by the British government.
4
Sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party because they objected to paying a tax on tea.
True
False
5
When did the colonists start to see themselves as separate from Britain?
After the French and Indian War
After the Boston Massacre.
After the American Revolution.
After George Washington became the General for the British.
6
Proclamation of 1763 was written by the British to:
Cause the Colonists to rebel.
Stop westward expansion & encroachment of Indian territory.
Create a new state/
Stir up trouble with the French.
7
The Albany plan written by Ben Franklin was designed to:
encourage Colonists to work together for the good of all.
Colonists should not pay taxes to support the British army.
War against France should not be an option.
Break all ties with Britain.
8
Which was a result of the Second Continental Congress?
peace treaty with Britain
peace treaty with Canada
formation of the Continental Army.
arrests of the remaining loyalists.
9
What turned things in favor of Britain?
new and better British leadership
the loss of prominent French generals
the Battle of Quebec
the weather
10
Why did the colonial assemblies reject the Albany Plan?
They wanted to control their own destiny (taxes and armies)
They favored unification with the French.
They thought the plan was too vague.
They thought N.A. should be involved.
11
What did the Olive Branch Petition state?
The Colonists were loyal to the King.
The Colonists were no longer loyal to the Crown.
The Colonists were united in rebellion against Britain.
The Colonists were only loyal to George Washington.
12
Who did enslaved African Americans side with (thinking it would help them win their freedom)?
The British
Native Americans
Colonists
French
13
Who were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?
loyalists who supported Britain
farmers from New Hampshire
original colonists from the Mayflower.
colonial anti-British protestors
14
What was the purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?
Protest the British actions against the colonists.
to keep Colonists informed of British actions.
increase revenue for the Stamp Act.
Encourage feelings of loyalty to the British government.
15
Who started THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR?
French
Americans
British settlers pushing west into French & Indian lands.
Native Americans

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