What was the cause of the French and Indian war?

A dispute over land.

What was the outcome of the French and Indian war?

France lost, Treaty of Paris, 1763 created. 

England- all french colonies East of M. River

Spanish florida

Spain- Received louisiana and part of New Orleans

France gave up many sugar islands

Why did the British abandon their policy of salutary neglect after the F&I war?

To pay for the F&I war.

Why did the colonists believe British taxes were unfair?

No taxation without representation.

What happened on March 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre

Where did fighting begin in the Revolutionary War?

Lexington and Concord.

What was the first major battle of the Rev. War?

Battle of Bunker Hill

What battle marked the turning point in the Rev. War?

Saratoga. (France decided to help the colonies out)

What battle ended the Rev. War?

Yorktown. 

What were the major provisions of the ToP 1783?

U.S. Now an independent country

Mississippi River new boundary-western

Canada boundary-Northern

Florida boundary-southern

Atlantic Ocean boundary-eastern (obviously)

What was the Declaration of Independence?

A document that stated that the colonies were now a country, and dependent from Britain.

Who was the author of Common Sense?

Thomas Paine.

Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?

George Washington.

What was considered to be the first U.S. Government?

The 2nd Continental Congress.

What was the Tea Act?

Parliament put a tax on tea.