American Revolution Flashcards
What is the Spread of Revolutionary Ideals
Dissemination of concepts challenging traditional authority
What is the Rise of Industrialism
The emergence of industrial development and technologies.
What is a Professional Soldier
A Trained and Experienced military personnel.
What are British Taxes
The Imposition of taxes by the British government on the American colonies.
What was the French Indian War
Conflict between France and Britain in North America.
What is the Sugar Act of 1764
Taxes on Sugar and other goods imposed on American colonies.
What is the Currency Act of 1764
Legislation regulating the use of currency in the American colonies.
What was the Stamp Act of 1765
Tax on printed materials in the American colonies.
What was the Townsend Act of 1767
Tax on glass, lead, paper, and tea in the American colonies.
What was the Intolerable Acts of 1774
Series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament against Massachusetts.
What is the U.S. Constitution
Document establishing the framework of the U.S. government.
What is Linear Warfare
Traditional warfare characterized by set battle lines.
What is Unity of Purpose
Common goal or objective among individuals or groups.
What is Guerrilla Warfare
Irregular warfare using small, mobile forces against larger, conventional forces.
What is American Exceptionalism
Belief in the unique qualities and virtues of the United States.
