Who were the main powers in North America?
Spain and Britain
Who lived in the british colonies in America?
British, German, Dutch and French colonists, as well as African slaves and Native Americans.
What was meant by the slogan ¨no taxation without representation¨?
They had no Members of Parliament, so the British government didn't represent them.
Was the boston massacre really a massacre? Why did the colonists call it that?
No, it was not really a massacre. They called it the boston massacre to show everyone the dangers of having troops stationed among colonists.
What geographical feature divided the Spanish and British colonies in North America?
the Mississippi River
Why did the thirteen colonies rebel against Britain?
They felt the taxes were unfair and they had no representation in parlament
What did the Native Americans believe about owning land?
They believed that land could not be owned.
Who were the main powers of South America?
Spain and Portugal
