American Revolutionary War Flashcards
Declaration of Independence
-The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies.
Taxation without Representation
-“No taxation without representation” is a slogan originating during the 1750s and 1760s that summarized a primary grievance of the British colonists
Acts..Purpose/Why(Navigation Act)
-Navigation Acts were a continuation of laws that restricted the use of foreign shipping for trade between England (after 1707, Great Britain) and its colonies.
Articles of Confederation Strength vs. Weakness
- The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states.
- to weak to lead.
Battle of York Town
-Last battle of the Revolutionary war, won by Washington and general Lord Cornwallis was defeated with the help of the French ships.