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This was a war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of French power in North America.
French & Indian War
Colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
minutemen
A legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.
Writ of Assistance
A fighter who uses hit-and-run attacks
Guerilla
What are rights that cannot be taken away?
Unalienable Rights
Who incited other American Indian groups to fight the British and led an attack on British troops at Fort Detroit
Chief Pontiac
Who was the first African American female poet who wrote the famous poem, “To His Excellency General Washington”
Phillis Wheatley
Who were colonists who favored war against Britain
Patriots
Who wrote Common Sense, which was a pamphlet that inspired people in all colonies to govern themselves
Thomas Paine
Who were colonists who remained loyal to Britain
Loyalist
True or False:
When the British seized Fort Duquesne in the French & Indian War, they renamed Fort Wrobo.
False
True or False:
As a result of the Proclamation of 1763, the Ottawa Chief Pontiac led raids against British forts.
True
True or False:
The leader of the Continental Army was George Lopez
False
True or False:
The Battle of Bunker Hill proved that Americans were a match for the British
True
True or False:
In 1781, The Americans tied at the Battle of Cowpens
False
