Causes & Results Of American Revolution Flashcards
Unlike the first three Anglo-French wars, the Seven Year war …..
Was fought initially in North America
The long range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to….
Achieve colonial unity and common defense from the French threat
Because of the Seven Year War, Great Britain……
Became the dominant power in North America
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mts
What is Mercantilism?
The belief that The colonies should serve the mother countries need
What was the most respected profession in the 18th century?
Clergy
What were the Molasses Act? When were they pass?
British attempt to limit colonial trade with French West Indies, 1773
What was Britain first attempt to control the English Colonies?
Molasses Act
What are Taverns?
Bars that were a hotspot during the revolution for rumors, politics, talks, news
Where was the Church of England(Anglican)?
In the South, New York
Where was the Congregationalist Church? Who were they?
New England, Puritains
Who is Jonathan Edward?
A preacher during the First Great Awakening
Who is Gorge Whitefield?
A preacher during the First Great Awakening
What is the Old Lights?
Old style of religion
What is the New Lights?
New style of Religion during the Great Awakening
What was the first non-denominational school?
University of Pennyslyvania
Who founded the University of Pennyslyvania?
Ben Franklin
Who is known as the first civilized American (Renaissance Man)?
Ben Franklin
Who wrote the Poor Richard’s Almanack?
Ben Franklin
What established freedom of speech?
John Pete Zenger Case
The French and Indian War was fought over?
Ohio River Valley
What was different about the French and Indian War?
It was started in North America and lead to a war in Europe
What was the Albany Congress of 1754 an example of?
Colonial Unity
When was Pontiac’s Uprising?
1763
