American revolution Flashcards
What are the 5 Principles of the Enlightenment?
- Reason
2.Empiricism
3.Individualism
4.Skepticism
5.Humanism
What is the main principle of enlightenment?
The main principle is Reason, It emphasizes logical thought.
Causes and outcomes of the Albany plan
Albany plan(1754)
Causes: Need for colonial defense against Native Americans.
Outcomes:
Proposed a United colonial government but was rejected
Proclamation of 1763
Causes:
British aimed to stabilize relations with Native Americans post war
Outcomes:
Restricted westward expansion,increasing colonial resentment.
George washington
Causes:
Leadership during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. -Outcomes:
Became a symbol of unity and served as the first President.
what was the Stamp Act
1765 tax on stamped paper, sparking colonial protests.
what were the Townshend Acts
1767 duties on imports like tea, leading to boycotts.
what was the Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770, British troops killed five colonists, fueling anti-British sentiment.
what was the Boston Tea Party
December 1773 protest where colonists dumped tea into the harbor.
what was Role of Women
Women made homemade goods and supported boycotts through groups like the Daughters of Liberty.
who was George Washington
Leader of the Continental Army, critical for American victory in the Revolutionary War.
What were the goals of the First Continental Congress?
- Address grievances against Britain. 2. Promote colonial unity. 3. Draft a rights declaration. 4. Organize a trade boycott. 5. Plan future actions.
Define all Loyalist, Sons of Liberty, and Patriot
- Loyalist: Colonists loyal to Britain during the Revolution. 2. Sons of Liberty: Group resisting British policies through protests. 3. Patriot: Colonists advocating for independence from Britain.
Reasons, significance, and outcomes of the Battle of Lexington and Concord
Reasons: - British sought to seize arms and arrest leaders. - Rising tensions over British rule. Significance: - Initiated the American Revolutionary War. - Symbolized colonial resistance. Outcomes: - American victory boosted morale. - Sparked wider mobilization of militias.
What were the goals of the 2nd Continental Congress?
The Second Continental Congress managed the Revolutionary War effort and shifted from reconciliation with Britain to pursuing independence, leading to the Declaration of Independence in 1776.