Post on 19-Jan-2016
Who is it?Who is it? Appointed by James II
as royal governor of the Dominion of New England in the late 1680s. He angered colonists by ending representative assemblies. Colonists jailed him when James was overthrown.
Who is it?Who is it? In 1755 marched two
regiments of British troops to attack Fort Duquesne was defeated by the French and died as a result of the battle
Who is it?Who is it? One of the best known
preachers of the Great Awakening in 1730s and 1740s, terrified listeners with images of God’s anger but promised they could be saved
Who is it?Who is it? Most famous American
of the 18th century; printer, scientist, inventor, proposed the Albany Plan of Union
Who is it?Who is it? Became king in 1685 and
wanted to rule England and its colonies with total authority. He combined all northern colonies. Was overthrown in 1689 in favor of his daughter and her husband
Who is it?Who is it? English philosopher that
argued in the 1690s that people have the natural right of life, liberty, and property.
Who is it?Who is it? Commander of French
forces in America, died after the Battle of Quebec from wounds received in the losing cause
Who is it?Who is it? Britain’s new secretary
of state that took office in 1757 determined to win the war and put British resources into it
Who is it?Who is it? Ottawa leader who
led a revolt against white settlers and forts west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1763
Who is it?Who is it? Young Virginian sent to
take a French fort in 1753. He was defeated
Who is it?Who is it? Became king and
queen of England as a result of the Glorious Revolution in 1689. Promised major political changes in England
Who is it?Who is it?
Drew thousands of people to his sermons and raised funds to start a home for orphans in the 1740s
Who is it?Who is it? British general that
commanded the forces that defeated the French in the battle that turned the war in favor of the British
Who is it?Who is it? His trial in 1735 for criticizing the royal
governor helped establish the right of freedom of the press