2. Vocabulary Words  Boycott  Minuteman  Militia  Petition  Writ of assistance

3. Main Ideas  What was the major reason for the conflict between Britain and France in the Ohio Valley  What were the conditions like in North America around 1750  How did Britain punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party  How did the British surprise the French at Quebec

4.  What contributed to the early British defeat in the French and Indian War  CHART  CAUSES  Crowd throws objects at British soldiers  Boston Massacre  EFFECT  Colonists protest shootings  What is a third cause  What came out of Samuel Adams’s attempt to build outrage among other colonists following the incident in the chart

5.  What colonial leaders emerged as the tension with Britain grew  QUOTE  Boston Colonists, December 16, 1773  “Boston harbor is a teapot tonight! The Mohawks are come!”  What historical event does this quote refer to  What was the clue about the colonists intentions is revealed in the quote

6.  What was Parliaments reasons for raising taxes in the colonies after 1763  Why was Lexington and Concord a key place for fighting  What is the historical significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

7. Essay – 8-10 Sentences  Explain how the French and Indian War helped create the first attempt at unifying the English colonies in North America. What were the results of that attempt?  Choose one of the following laws: the Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, or the Townshend Acts. Suppose that you are a mediator between the colonists and the British government. Write a report that explains each side’s position with regard to that law and suggests and acceptable compromise.