The French & Indian War $100 $200 $300 $500 $400 Taxes/Acts $100 $200 $300 $500 $400 Protests/ Massacre $100 $200 $300 $500 $400 Unity and Break up $100 $200 $300 $500 $400 Vocabulary $100 $200 $300 $500 $400 Random Info $100 $200 $300 $500 $400

The French & Indian War Jeopardy

Taxes/Acts Jeopardy

Protests/Massacres Jeopardy

Unity and Break up Jeopardy

Vocabulary Jeopardy

Random Information about the time period in U.S. History Jeopardy

This French fort was built where the current city of Pittsburgh is located?

Fort Duquesne Jeopardy

How did George Washington impact the French and Indian War?

He tried to get the French to leave the area around Pittsburgh. He lost the battle at Ft. Necessity. He led a retreat after a failed attempt to overtake Ft. Duquesne. Jeopardy

How did the French and Indian War start?

The Virginia militia and British army tried to get the French away from the three rivers area (upper Ohio River valley) around the current city of Pittsburgh. Jeopardy

When the French and Indian War began, why were the French and Natives successful against the British?

The Indians taught the French how to use different fighting strategies such as Guerilla Warfare, sneak attacks, and fighting behind trees. Jeopardy Double Jeopardy!

What is Benjamin Franklin trying to point out in the following political cartoon?

It helped make the point about colonial unity. During the French and Indian War it was used to symbolize that the colonies needed to join England to defeat the French. During the revolution it was used to make the point that the colonies need to come together to defeat the English or lose. Jeopardy

What was a positive and a negative result of the French and Indian War?

Positive (+) More land and power for England in North America. France losing power and territory. Negative (-) Soldiers lost lives Huge War Debt The possibility of England losing her colonies Jeopardy

This act by Parliament forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.

Quartering Act Jeopardy

This act by Parliament did not allow colonists to move past the Appalachian Mountains because of the threat of attacks by Native Americans.

Proclamation Act Jeopardy

How did the colonists react to the Tea Act?

They had the Boston Tea Party to protest the tax on tea that they had no control over. Jeopardy

What consequences did King George III enact when the colonists had the Boston Tea Party?

Closed down the port of Boston until the tea was paid for. Did not allow their colonial government to make laws. Sent in more British soldiers from England. Jeopardy

Why is the king and Parliament creating these taxes?

The British soldiers came and protected the American colonies from the French and natives. England paid a majority of the costs for this war in the colonies. The king felt that the colonists should help pay for this war since they had lots of wealth. Jeopardy

This patriotic group was formed to terrorize and intimidate British royal officials or anyone that sided with the British. They led most of the protests in the New England colonies.

The Sons of Liberty Jeopardy

Why did people protest the British government?

They taxed the colonists without them having a voice in Parliament. British soldiers were taking over their homes and jobs. British soldiers were in the colonies without any reason. Jeopardy

Why is boycotting an effective protest strategy?

When a large group of people refuse to buy goods from a specific business or supplier. The business starts to lose money as the result of the protest and makes the changes that will satisfy boycotters. Jeopardy

Why is the Boston Massacre an important event in colonial history?

This is one of first instances that the British soldiers fired on and killed civilian colonists. It also proved that anyone could receive a fair trial in America. Jeopardy

Is the following picture an accurate point of view of the Boston Massacre? Explain why or why not! (Only using yes or no are not acceptable)

No, Paul Revere made colonists think that the British soldiers were totally guilty in killing the colonists in cold blood. The picture has many inaccuracies. Jeopardy Double Jeopardy!

What is incorrect about the engraving?

It was night instead of daylight. Does not show the colonists with any types of weapons or objects to throw. No snow on the ground The one man dying on the street should have been a black man instead of a white man. Soldiers were in self-defense instead of an attacking position. Jeopardy

Was the Declaration of Independence signed before or after the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington?

After – First shots April of Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776 Jeopardy

How is the Declaration of Independence like a break up letter?

This document was the official break up letter between the colonies and England just like a couple breaking up through a letter. Jeopardy

Why was the colonial militia at a disadvantage against the British military during the first battle of Lexington?

British soldiers had more experience, used their weapons more effectively, had more soldiers, well trained in open field battles. Jeopardy

Why was the Second Continental Congress important towards our Independence from England?

They acted like a temporary government for the colonies. Created their own money. Raised an army. Named George Washington as commander and chief of the military. Jeopardy

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Jeopardy

Military bases that were built to protect the colonies from the enemy.

Forts Jeopardy

This name was given to a colonist that wanted to remain part of England during the Revolutionary War.

Loyalist Jeopardy

Two or more groups joining together to form a partnership against other countries or groups.

Alliance Jeopardy

An organized group of volunteer soldiers that protect their communities with their own weapons

Militia Jeopardy

The idea that the colonies help make the parent country (England) wealthy through providing resources and markets for trade.

Mercantilism Jeopardy

Total control of a market for a certain product where there are no competitors. Example: East India Company

Monopoly Jeopardy

This patriot blacksmith rode his horse to Lexington to warn colonists that the British soldiers were on their way to arrest patriot leaders. “The Redcoats are coming”

Paul Revere Jeopardy

Explain why some colonists wanted to remain part of England at the start of the American Revolutionary War?

They were wealthy and successful under the king’s rule and don’t want to change anything. They are chosen by the king for government positions. They are slaves that support the king against the patriots to gain their freedom. Jeopardy

Explain why the American colonies were important to England?

They provided natural resources and markets for finished goods from England. Jeopardy

Before the Declaration of Independence, do you believe that there was any chance that the colonists could get back together with the British and live in peace?

Answers will vary. The teacher will be the final judge. Jeopardy