The strongest confederation of Indian tribes in America who teamed with the British in the French and Indian war.

a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by Indian tribes); the winner, Britain, gained dominance over much of North America; ended with the Treaty of Paris 1763

leader of the Virginian troops who began the French and Indian War; He attacked French troops and won the original skirmish but French reinforcements from Fort Duquesne surrounded the Virginians at Fort Necessity and forced their surrender.

French fort named after as Canadian governor that was site of first major battle of French and Indian War

"the first American" was a printer and diplomat in addition to many other jobs/titles. Founded the Pennsylvania Gazette, wrote Poor Richard's Almanack, founded the Junto, invented bifocals, participated in writing the Declaration of Independence, etc.

plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies and Britain

A British commander during the French and Indian War who attempted to capture Fort Duquesne. His ill-advised plan to build a road and slowly march down it failed when the French and Indians ambushed his British+Virginian troops; He was wounded and died.

British secretary of state during the French and Indian War. He brought the British/colonial army under tight British control. Colonists were angered by his methods, including drafting colonists, but his methods proved effective.

English general, led troops up steep cliff to capture Quebec which marked the beginning on the end of the French/Indian War. He died in the Battle of Quebec.

The leader of the French forces at Quebec who saw Quebec fall under the smaller British force. He died during the Battle of Quebec.

famous chief of the Ottawa who organized a large number of tribes from Canada to the lower Mississippi and led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British

A proclamation from the British government which forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and which required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east.

required colonists to provide food and living quarters for British soldiers stationed in the colonies

A result of mercantilism; controlled/limited trade between the colonies and Britain's foreign rivals; at first it was poorly enforced so smuggling became popular in the colonies

search warrants used to enter homes or businesses to search for smuggled goods

placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies; revenue was intended to repay the debts Britain incurred during the French and Indian War.

taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.

A group that protested the stamp act and other English taxes.

Assembly where representatives from nine colonies met to discuss resistance to Stamp Act; sent King George III a letter affirming their loyalty to the crown and asking him to limit the taxes that parliament was placing on the colonies

most famous leader of colonial opposition; organized the Sons of Liberty, the Stamp Act Congress, and the Committees of Correspondence

laws passed in 1767 that taxed goods such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea

Colonists in Boston protested the presence of British soldiers by throwing snowballs at them. When one soldier was knocked to the ground, the others began firing into the crowd killing 5 and wounding 6.

Organizations in each of the American colonies created to keep colonists informed about British decisions impacting colonists and encourage resistance.

protest against increased tea prices in which colonists dressed as Indians dumped British tea into Boston harbor

Laws passed to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party: 1) Port of Boston closed, 2) reduced power of assemblies in colonies, 3) permitted royal officers to be tried elsewhere, 4) provided for quartering of troop's in barns and empty houses

Extended boundaries of Quebec, recognized French laws in the territory, and protected the Catholic Church in the territory; colonists feared this meant that they were losing their dream of an English, protestant land

a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies; most famous for his "Give me liberty or give me death!" quote.

Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Britain and to decide on a united response

Member of a militia during the American Revolution who could be ready to fight in sixty seconds

A patriot who helped warn colonists about British movements

British General Thomas Gage leads 700 soldiers to confiscate colonial weapons and arrest Adams, and Hancock; 70 armed militia face British at Lexington (shot heard around the world)

The British head to Concord to take the weapons and gunpowder from the colonists. The British were burning the town when the colonists began firing on soldiers. The British were chased out of town turning the road into a 20 mile battlefield. Colonists win this battle.