American Revolution Flashcards
What economic opportunities was Britain searching for in America?
. Establishing colonies to
expand trade and resources
. Agriculture
. Trade
. Exploitation of natural resources
What population pressure was Great Britain going through?
They had population pressure and social unrest. Finding new colonies was a way to provide new
opportunities and land for its citizens.
What religious freedom was aquired by Great Britain colonizing other lands?
Puritans and others,
sought freedom from religious persecution in Britain. Colonies offered a place to practice
their religion freely.
What motivated Spain economically for colonization?
Pursuit of wealth (in form of metals)
What religious expansion did the Spanish wanted?
Desire to spread
Christianity. Same goes for France.
What territorial claims did the Spanish had?
. First European country to explore and claim territories
in the Americas, with Christopher Columbus.
. Colonies in the southwestern USA
What were the economic interests of France in the Americas?
Exploit the fur trade
What were France`s strategic goals?
Strong presence to compete with Spain and
Britain. Have control over key waterways and trade routes in North America.
In what year did England became the most powerful empire in the world?
1700`s
What was the reason for the French and Indian war (Seven Years War)?
French colonies are expanding south and the 13 colonies want to expand west, due to geographical positions they end up meeting in the Ohio river Valley which begins the conflict
What`s the date of the US Independence?
4th July, 1776
Why is George Washington so important?
. 1st president of the US
. Leader of the patriots in the American Revolution
. British military leader
. Slave owner from Virginia
What did George Washington contribute?
. on 1750`s he fought the French & Indian War
. In October 1781 he wins the Revolutionary War
. Delegate to the Continental Congress
. Chief of the Continental Army
Why is Thomas Jefferson important?
. Governor of Virginia
. Minister to France
. Secretary State under George Washington
. His face appears in 2 dollar bill
. 3rd president of the US (1800-1808)
What did Thomas Jefferson contribute?
. Author of Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1776)
. He redacted the Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom in 1777.
. In 1803 he purchased Louisiana as a president
Why is Benjamin Franklin important?
. His face is in the 100 dollar bill
. The only one of the founding father that signs all 4 of the founding documents of the US: Declaration of Independence, Alliance Treaty with France, Treaty of Paris, Constitution of the USA
. The Courant (newspaper with his brother)
. The Pennsylvania Gazette (his newspaper)
. he rote Poor Richard`s Alamanack
What did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the US?
. Drafted the Declaration of Independence
. Philadelphia`s representative in in the Second Continental Congress
. He realized that lightning carries electrical charge
. Founded a city hospital and school called the University of Pennsylvania
.
What is the date of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party?
Boston Massacre: 1770
Boston Tea Party: 1773
first continental congress: purpose was to decide between staying loyal to the crown or revolution and independence and ed up deciding for moderate approach, being angry at everything and send a strong word letter to the king exposing their issues of what has happened. the shot heard around the first battle was the one in Lexington then came the second continental congress.
The purpose was to decide between staying loyal to the crown (loyalists) or in favor of the revolution and independence (patriots). They up deciding for moderate approach, being angry at everything and send a strong word letter to the king exposing their issues of what has happened. Later the shot of the Battle of Lexington was heard around the world. Then came the second continental congress.
What occurred in the Second Continental Congress?
Is when the Declaration of Independence is stated after the battle of Yorktown.
