Chapter 5: The Road to Revolution: 1745-1776 A struggle on the Western Frontier draws France and Britain into a worldwide struggle Efforts to solve Britain’s financial problems raise the anger of the people in the American Colonies By 1775, many Americans were so enraged by British tax policies that they were ready to break away from Britain In the first days of the war, both sides expected the struggle to be short. They never expected the fight to last for 7 years, and how the results would not only change North America but change the world.

George Washington: British soldier in the French and Indian War who would later command the American Army in the American Revolution, and become the First President of the United States. Militia: A force made up of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army. Alliance: Agreement between courtiers to help each other against other countries in war. Cede: To surrender Duty: Import Tax Boycott: An organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products Petition: A written request to a government or an official Writs of Assistance: Court orders that allowed British Officials to make searches of home and property without saying what they were searching for or proof of a warrant.

9) John Adams: Mass. Lawyer who would defend the British Soldiers from the Boston Massacre, and would become the second President of the United States 10) Sam Adams: Established the Committee of Correspondence, and would be a leading figure in the road to Revolution. 11) Patrick Henry: Patriot who would say “Give me Liberty of Give me Death” 12) Monopoly: Total control of a market for a certain product 13) Repeal: Official end 14) Minuteman: Citizen soldiers who could be ready to fight at a minutes notice in the colonies. 15) Blockade: Shutting off a port by ships to keep people or supplies from moving in or out. 16) Mercenary: Soldiers who serve another country for money