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2024/01/27 | SOCS 8A + 8B > 1. Colonization of Americas > Flashcards

1. Colonization of Americas Flashcards

1
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When did the French & Indian war start?

1a. The French and Indian War

A

1754

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When did the French & Indian war end?

1a. The French and Indian War

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1763

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What conflict was the French & Indian war a part of?

1a. The French and Indian War

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The 7 Years War

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What was the main cause of the French & Indian war?

1a. The French and Indian War

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Ongoing frontier tensions

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What region did both countries claim before the French & Indian war?

The area in which the war was fueled.
1a. The French and Indian War

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Upper Ohio River Valley

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What did the French do in response to the border dispute before the French & Indian war?

1a. The French and Indian War

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Build forts

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Why did the French build forts before the French & Indian war?

1a. The French and Indian War

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to strengthen their claim

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What did the British do in response to the French fortification?

1a. The French and Indian War

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sent troops to expel the French under General George Washington, but were defeated

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What did the British PM call for in response to the defeat in North America?

1a. The French and Indian War

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a quick undeclared retalitory strike.

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How did the French hear about the counterattack before the war?

1a. The French and Indian War

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the plans were made public, thus escalating the skirmish into a full-scale war

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11
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Who were the opponents on each side of the war?

1a. The French and Indian War

A

British Side: Great Britian, its colonists, the Iroqouis Confederacy
French Side: France, its colonists, Native Allies, Spain (from 1761)

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Who was commander-in-chief of British North America?

1a. The French and Indian War

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General Edward Braddock

Alienated all potantial native allies and colonial leaders failed to cooperate with him. Later died in a failed expedition to capture Fort Duquesne

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What important victory did the French score in 1756?

1a. The French and Indian War

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the capture of Minorca

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When did the British invade and conquer Canada?

1a. The French and Indian War

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1759

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When was the Family Compact signed?

1a. The French and Indian War

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August 15, 1761

Signed by the French King and Spanish King Charles III

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What did the compact state?

1a. The French and Indian War

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Spin will declare war on Britain unless the war ended before May 1, 1762

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When did the British declare war on Spain?

1a. The French and Indian War

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January 4, 1762

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What treaty ended the war and what did it state?

1a. The French and Indian War

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The Treary of Paris (1763) stated that the the British will have all French territory east of the Mississippi River and Spanish Florida

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the belief in the benefits of profitiable trading

see also: protectionism, taxing imports
1c. Mercantalism

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mercantalism

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20
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Why did Europeans explore/colonize the Americas?

1d. Reasons for exploration and colonization

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God (spreading Christianity), Gold (money), Glory (wealth and power)

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Why did Britiain explore/colonize Europe?

1d. Reasons for exploration and colonization

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God (religous freedom), Gold (economic oppurtunites), Liberty (politial liberty)

22
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When was Jamestown(e) established?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

1607

23
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When did the journey to Jamestown begin?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

December 10, 1607

24
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What ships did the men set sail on?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

The Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and The Discovery

25
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When was the site chosen?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

May 13, 1606

26
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Why was the site chosen?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

it was surrounded by water on 3 sides, it was far inland, the water was deep enough to park ships, and it was uninhabited by the natives

27
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Who was on the council of Jamestown?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

Edward Maria Winfield (president), Bartholemew Gosnold, Christopher Newport, John Martin, John Ratcliffe, George Kendall, John Smith

28
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When was the fort completed?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

June 15, 1606

29
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What did the fort consist of?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

A triangle with a bulwark at each corner. Each bulwark will have 4-5 pieces of artilery.

30
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When did Capt. Newport leave?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

June 22, 1606

31
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Why did Wahunsenecawh give the English food?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

The English had no food

32
Q

Why did the relationship between the English and Powhatan indians sour?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

The English began to demand food

33
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When was the Starving Time?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

Winter of 1609 - 1610

34
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What was the Starving Time?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

A period of time when the English didn’t leave their fort out of fear of death. As a result, they are anything they could get their hands on, including (but not limited to) rats, shoes, and other settlers who died

35
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Who arrived in May 1610 to Jamestown from Bermuda and found the settlement in ruins (and later abndoned the settlement)?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

Sir Thomas Gates

He and all other settlers decided to leave Jamestown, but after hearing word that a new fleet would come, retuened to Jamestown

36
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Who arrived with the new fleet and proclaimed governor for life?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

Lord Deleware

37
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Who was Governor Yeardly?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

A governor in Jamestown who called for the first representive legislative assembly; the first representice form of government in America

38
Q

In 1612, who introduced a new strain of tobacco seeds from elsewhere?

1e. Jamestown, 1607

A

John Rolfe

39
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What were the New England Colonies?

1h. New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

A

New Hampshire, Massachussets, Rhode Island, Connecticut

40
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What were the Middle Colonies?

1h. New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

A

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Deleware

41
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What were the Southern Colonies?

1h. New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

A

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

42
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What was the Virginia House of Burgesses?

1i. Virginia House of Burgesses

A

The elected represented element of the Virginia general assembly

43
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When was the Virginia House of Burgesses established?

1i. Virginia House of Burgesses

A

1619

44
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Who and when was the Virginia House of Burgesses succeded by?

1i. Virginia House of Burgesses

A

The Virginia House of Delegates in 1776

45
Q

What was the Mayflower Compact?

1j. Mayflower Compact

A

The first governoring document of Plymouth Colony

46
Q

What were the Fundemental Orders of Conneticut?

i1k. The Fundemental Orders of Conetticut

A

fundemental orders signed by people of connecticuit (woah)

47
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When was the Fundemental Orders of Connecticuit signed?

1k. The Fundemental Orders of Conetticuit

A

around 1639

48
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Why was Thomas Hooker important?

1l. Thomas Hooker

A

he founded the conecticuit colony :o

49
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Why was William Penn important?

1m. William Penn

A

he founded the province of pennsylvania :D

50
Q

What happened to many Native populations in America?

1n. Native Americans

A

They were sold to slavery :(

2024/01/27 | SOCS 8A + 8B (2 decks)

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