Cushatt Road to the American Revolution

French and Indian War

Jan 1, 1754

1. The French & Indian War: a. What year did the war start/end? b. What reason(s) were the French & British fighting? c. Who won early victories and appeared to be winning the war (in the beginning)? d. Who ultimately won the war? e. What was a major negative effect of the war on the British

Road to Revolution

Period: Oct 1, 1754 to Jul 4, 1776

Treaty of Paris 1763

Feb 10, 1763

1. Treaty of Paris: a. What is the Treaty of Paris? b. What was a positive outcome for the British? c. What effect(s) did the war have on France?

Pontiac’s War:

Apr 1, 1763

1. Pontiac’s War: a. Explain what Pontiac’s War is? b. Why was it fought? c. Where does it get it name? d. How will the war affect the colonies?

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

1. Proclamation of 1763 a. What is the Proclamation of 1763? What does it say? b. What was the purpose of the Law? c. How did the colonists react?

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

1. The Sugar Act: a. What was the Sugar Act? What does it say do? b. Why did they pass this law? c. How did the colonists respond?

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

1. The Stamp Act a. What was the Stamp Act? What does it say/do? b. Why did they pass this law? c. How did the colonists respond? d. Was there a difference by the colonists in their reaction to the Stamp Act compared to the Sugar Act? e. How did the Colonists “fight back” against the Stamp Act?

Quartering Act

May 3, 1765

1. The Quartering Act a. What is the Quartering Act? What does it say/do? b. What was the purpose of the law? c. What did it require the colonists to do? d. What was the reaction of the Colonists?

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 7, 1765

1. The Stamp Act Congress: a. Why was the Stamp Act Congress Held? b. Who were key leaders that were there? c. How many colonies were represented? d. What is the Declaration of Rights and Grievances?

Townsend Acts

Jun 15, 1767

1. The Townshend Acts: a. Who is this law named after and what was his title/job? b. What was the purpose of this law(s)? c. What items were taxed by these law(s)? d. What was the colonist response? e. When repealed, what tax remained?

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

1. The Boston Massacre: a. In DETAIL, describe the events leading up to the Boston “Massacre” b. In DETAIL, describe the actual Boston “Massacre” c. In your Opinion, do you think it is fair to call it the Boston Massacre. d. EXPLAIN your answer e. What famous American actually defended the British Soldiers put on Trial for this event? f. If he was anti-British, why did he defend them? g. Who made the famous picture of the Boston Massacre?

Tea Act

Apr 27, 1773

1. The Tea Act: a. What was the purpose of this law? b. Who was it meant to help? c. What is a monopoly?

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

1. The Boston Tea Party: a. What is the Boston Tea Party? b. What was the cause of the Boston Tea Party? c. How much Tea was thrown into the Harbor? d. What group is responsible for the Boston Tea Party? e. What will be the British response to this?

The Intolerable Acts

Mar 1, 1774

1. The Intolerable Acts: a. Why were the Intolerable Acts passed? b. What was another name for them? c. How many laws were actually apart of them? d. What are some key points or parts of them?

The First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

1. The First Continental Congress: a. What was the reason this meeting was held? b. How many colonies were represented? c. How many people were there? d. What were two things the colonies agreed to do? e. Who are some key people who attended?

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

1. Lexington and Concord a. What was the reason(s) the British military was headed to Concord? b. Describe in DETAIL what happened at Lexington c. What is a mintueman? d. Describe what happened at Concord e. What was the result of this campaign on the British Army?

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

1. The Second Continental Congress a. What did the Congress do on June 14, 1775? b. What is the Olive Branch Petition? c. What is the Declaration of Causes? d. What role did this Congress end up serving for the Colonies?

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

1. Battle of Bunker Hill a. Where were the Colonists intending on building their defenses b. Where did they actually build their defenses? c. Who led the Americans at Bunker Hill? d. Who led the British at Bunker Hill? e. What was the British stategy to win the fight? f. Why did they chose this strategy? g. Give a brief description of the Battle? h. Who “won” the Battle? i. Why might you call it a very costly victory?