Revolutionary War Dbq
Chapter 6
BIG QUESTION: How did a war fought jointly by the colonists and British help pave the road the American Revolution? Use PERSIA to help in analyzing this question. The war against the French helped bring the colonies closer together. The Albany Congress brought up the idea of uniting the colonies to help them succeed in the future. By uniting, the colonies had a better chance of being able to take on the British in a war. There were a few mistakes made by the British that also lead to the Revolution. After the Treaty of Paris, the British taxed the colonies for the cost of the war. The colonies did not like this idea, being it as a punishment for kicking the French out. Another mistake was not letting the colonies move out past …show more content…
the Appellation Mountains. The colonists fought to get more land and expand further inland. With the British not letting them move, it built up more hostility towards the British.
The differences between New France and New England is that the English colonies where much larger in population then the French colonies. The French colonies tolerated no other religions except catholic. The English colonists depended on themselves and had a large economy. Eventually the small French population was no match for the British colonies.
The French established the area of New Orleans because it was a good port for trading. They also established this to block the Spanish from the Gulf of New Mexico. The port of New Orleans also played a big part in the economy because of all the trading.
In 1754 Washington agreed to carry a letter from the governor to the French commander of the forts. Governor Dinwiddie believed that the French were violating the treaty and were expanding over there territory. The french did not act well with the mission but it was a very successful mission for Washington.
Franklins Join or die poster was basically saying they needed to come together as a nation. At this point they were very separated but the only way to gain their independence was to come together and help each other out. The poster was a major reason why they decided to come together. Franklin was a large part of the Revolution.
General Edward Braddock was a British soldier and commander and chief of the 13 colonies. General Braddock lead the colonies at the beginning of the French and Indian war. He served as the General in the attack of Fort Duquesne. He was killed on the 13th and was later buried at the Great Meadows.
William Pitt changed the British strategy by providing Prussia funding. Prussia was an ally for the French during the Seven years war. Pitts tactics were very successful but left the French in a bad spot. Pitt left the French in tremendous debt.
The most important battle of the French an Indian war was the battle of Quebec City. This was a turning point in the war because it was a major British victory. This battle weakened the French army and they would struggle in the battles that occurred after this time.
8.The Proclamation Line of 1763 was a line set up by England that did not let the colonists settle past the Appellation Mountains. In England’s defense, they did set it up to protect the colonists safety. Chief Pontiac was slaying people who lived out in his land. This was his effort to regain the land the Indians had lost during the war. Historians consider this the road to revolution because it was the first law that upset the colonists.
9. If France instead of Britain had won the “duel for America”, would the 13 colonies ever have been independent of Britain or would they have been forced to stay within the empire for protection? Would Detroit, St. Louis, and New Orleans now be cities in “Canada” rather than the US? Assuming France won the war, the colonies would not have been able to separate from England. In order to survive after France’s victory, the colonies would need financial and military support. Without help from England, the colonies would easily have been taken over by France. England would also help them because they would not want to lose land to their biggest rivals.
10. Should the French and Indian War be considered one of the causes of the American Revolution? Why or why not? The actual war should not be considered a cause of the American Revolution.
The actions that led to the revolution happened after the war. For example, the Proclamation Line of 1763 upset the colonists because they could not move to newly acquired land. Taxes from the war also made the colonists angry at England; they felt it was a punishment. The effects of the war helped cause the revolution, not the actual fighting between the French and The British.
King William’s War-A war against the French and Americans. Both sides built up their troops by recruiting Indian tribes.
Queen Anne’s War-Another name for King William’s War.
War of Jenkin’s Ear-With the treaty of 1713, Britain won trading rights in Spanish America. Smuggling occurred which led to a war between the British and Spanish. It was fought in the Caribbean Sea and Georgia; James Oglethrope fought against the Spanish and held them off.
King George’s War-The Spanish and French fighting against the English over Louisbourg. After fighting, the treaty of 1748 gave Louisbourg back to the French, upsetting the colonists.
Albany Congress-A conference held in New York to help guide the fate of the colonies. The goal was to unite the colonies under one nation and develop home rule. The problem was England thought this gave too much freedom to the colonies while the colonists thought it did not give enough
freedom.
Edward Braddock-A general and commander of the British Royals. He was sent out to take over Fort Duquesne with his 1400 Royals and colonial militia.
William Pitt-Known as the “Great Commoner”, he turned the tides of the French and Indian War. First he took over Louisbourg, then headed onto Quebec.
James Wolfe-The man who led the attack on Quebec. The French and British met just outside of Quebec, British under Wolfe, French under Marquis. The battle went on, killing both leaders. However the British beat the French ending the war.
BIG QUESTION: How did a war fought jointly by the colonists and British help pave the road the American Revolution? Use PERSIA to help in analyzing this question. The war against the French helped bring the colonies closer together. The Albany Congress brought up the idea of uniting the colonies to help them succeed in the future. By uniting, the colonies had a better chance of being able to take on the British in a war. There were a few mistakes made by the British that also lead to the Revolution. After the Treaty of Paris, the British taxed the colonies for the cost of the war. The colonies did not like this idea, being it as a punishment for kicking the French out. Another mistake was not letting the colonies move out past …show more content…
the Appellation Mountains. The colonists fought to get more land and expand further inland. With the British not letting them move, it built up more hostility towards the British.
The differences between New France and New England is that the English colonies where much larger in population then the French colonies. The French colonies tolerated no other religions except catholic. The English colonists depended on themselves and had a large economy. Eventually the small French population was no match for the British colonies.
The French established the area of New Orleans because it was a good port for trading. They also established this to block the Spanish from the Gulf of New Mexico. The port of New Orleans also played a big part in the economy because of all the trading.
In 1754 Washington agreed to carry a letter from the governor to the French commander of the forts. Governor Dinwiddie believed that the French were violating the treaty and were expanding over there territory. The french did not act well with the mission but it was a very successful mission for Washington.
Franklins Join or die poster was basically saying they needed to come together as a nation. At this point they were very separated but the only way to gain their independence was to come together and help each other out. The poster was a major reason why they decided to come together. Franklin was a large part of the Revolution.
General Edward Braddock was a British soldier and commander and chief of the 13 colonies. General Braddock lead the colonies at the beginning of the French and Indian war. He served as the General in the attack of Fort Duquesne. He was killed on the 13th and was later buried at the Great Meadows.
William Pitt changed the British strategy by providing Prussia funding. Prussia was an ally for the French during the Seven years war. Pitts tactics were very successful but left the French in a bad spot. Pitt left the French in tremendous debt.
The most important battle of the French an Indian war was the battle of Quebec City. This was a turning point in the war because it was a major British victory. This battle weakened the French army and they would struggle in the battles that occurred after this time.
8.The Proclamation Line of 1763 was a line set up by England that did not let the colonists settle past the Appellation Mountains. In England’s defense, they did set it up to protect the colonists safety. Chief Pontiac was slaying people who lived out in his land. This was his effort to regain the land the Indians had lost during the war. Historians consider this the road to revolution because it was the first law that upset the colonists.
9. If France instead of Britain had won the “duel for America”, would the 13 colonies ever have been independent of Britain or would they have been forced to stay within the empire for protection? Would Detroit, St. Louis, and New Orleans now be cities in “Canada” rather than the US? Assuming France won the war, the colonies would not have been able to separate from England. In order to survive after France’s victory, the colonies would need financial and military support. Without help from England, the colonies would easily have been taken over by France. England would also help them because they would not want to lose land to their biggest rivals.
10. Should the French and Indian War be considered one of the causes of the American Revolution? Why or why not? The actual war should not be considered a cause of the American Revolution.
The actions that led to the revolution happened after the war. For example, the Proclamation Line of 1763 upset the colonists because they could not move to newly acquired land. Taxes from the war also made the colonists angry at England; they felt it was a punishment. The effects of the war helped cause the revolution, not the actual fighting between the French and The British.
King William’s War-A war against the French and Americans. Both sides built up their troops by recruiting Indian tribes.
Queen Anne’s War-Another name for King William’s War.
War of Jenkin’s Ear-With the treaty of 1713, Britain won trading rights in Spanish America. Smuggling occurred which led to a war between the British and Spanish. It was fought in the Caribbean Sea and Georgia; James Oglethrope fought against the Spanish and held them off.
King George’s War-The Spanish and French fighting against the English over Louisbourg. After fighting, the treaty of 1748 gave Louisbourg back to the French, upsetting the colonists.
Albany Congress-A conference held in New York to help guide the fate of the colonies. The goal was to unite the colonies under one nation and develop home rule. The problem was England thought this gave too much freedom to the colonies while the colonists thought it did not give enough
freedom.
Edward Braddock-A general and commander of the British Royals. He was sent out to take over Fort Duquesne with his 1400 Royals and colonial militia.
William Pitt-Known as the “Great Commoner”, he turned the tides of the French and Indian War. First he took over Louisbourg, then headed onto Quebec.
James Wolfe-The man who led the attack on Quebec. The French and British met just outside of Quebec, British under Wolfe, French under Marquis. The battle went on, killing both leaders. However the British beat the French ending the war.