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Chap 4: Test Flashcards

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Common Sense

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A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. He wanted independence from Britain and the establishment of a democratic republic.

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Sugar Act

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One of the many Acts implemented by Britain, put taxes on molasses and sugar products as a whole

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William Howe

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British Commander-in-chief during the American Rev. Took over for Gage after Bunker Hill.

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Benedict Arnold

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American traitor, helped in Fort Ticonderoga with cannons

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Marquis de Lafayette

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French soldier who was a help in the American Rev.

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Continental Army

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The army of the 13 colonies that was established during the second Continental Congress

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Bunker Hill

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A place where a battle was held (ended in a stalemate). Howe replaces General Gage, British took many casualties

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Boston Tea Party

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The dumping of British tea into the ocean (December 1773)

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Nonimportation agreement

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A pledge to stop buying British goods until the Stamp Act is repealed

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Boston Massacre

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Shooting in Boston, British soldiers were being mocked and taunted by colonists to they decided to shoot into a crowd and started the Boston Massacre

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Intolerable Acts

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Coercive Acts and the Quebec Act

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French and Indian War

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7 years war, turning point, ended with the Treaty of Paris

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Albany Plan of Union

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A plan that wanted the colonies to come together and form a federal gov’t

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Battle of Saratoga

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A turning point, American victory brings morale up

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Continental Congress

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The colonies coming together to discuss common issues (e.g. the British). The first one was held in 1774 in Philly. The second would meet in May 1775 where they implemented the Continental Army.

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Stamp Act

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Stamps put on most printed materials

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Quartering Act

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Forced the colonies to pay more to be safer/ for their own defense. If the colonies did not provide barracks for British troops, the act stated that troops could stay in taverns, inns, vacant buildings, and barns, and the colonies had to pay the rent.

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Tea Act

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British implemented Act that put taxes on tea. The British needed money because they were deeply in debt

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Declaratory Act

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Declared that Parliament had the power to make laws for the colonies

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Townshend Acts

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Created by Charles Townshend. A series of regulations and taxes est. 1767

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Revenue Act

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Taxes on materials. One of the Townshend Acts. Put new customs duties on many resources

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Writs of assistance

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Search warrants for customs officers to be able to look for smuggling evidence

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Customs duties

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Taxes on imports and exports

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French and Indian War

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7 years war, a turning point, ended with the Treaty of Paris

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Coercive Acts

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Laws that wanted to punish MA and end colonial challenges (stopping the colonies from being difficult?). Violated several traditional English rights.

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The Gaspee

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Customs ship sent to patrol NoAm, burned by colonists during The Gaspee Affair (often searched ships without authorization)

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Quebec Act

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Stated that a governor and council appointed by the king would run Quebec. This Act also gave more territory to Quebec

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First Coercive Act

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Boston’s port was shut down until the tea that was dumped was paid for

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Second Coercive Act

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All council members, judges, and sheriffs in MA must be appointed by the governor. Many town meetings were banned with this Act

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Third Coercive Act

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Protected British soldiers on trial by moving their cases to England from NoAm

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Fourth Coercive Act

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Local officials must provide lodging for British soldiers

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Declaration of Rights and Grievances

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Said that colonists should have the same rights as the British

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Battle of King’s Mountain

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Battle that gave the colonists hope they wouldn’t lose the south to the British

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Guerilla Warfare

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A type of warfare that includes groups of people sabotaging, ambushing, raids, hit-and-run, and petty tactics

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Nathan Hale

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American soldier and spy that was caught and hung

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Valley Forge

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A tough battle that was rough because of the weather, living conditions, lack of food, illness, and more

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Battle of Trenton

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December 25th, 1776, colonists attack Hessians at Trenton

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Howe didn’t follow the plan instead he…

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…attacked from the South

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Who was secretly sending arms and supplies to the colonists?

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Spain and France

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The first treaty the US signed…

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…France recognized the USA as an independent nation

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The second treaty the US signed…

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…The French and American alliance

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When did Britain capture Savannah Georgia?

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1778

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

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“Shots heard around the world”, inspires other Revs around the world

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Minutemen

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Soldiers that were ready in a minutes notice

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Loyalist

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American that supported the British

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Patriot

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American that was against Britain’s actions

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Declaration of Independence

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A writing signed by colonist men declaring the USA’s independence from Britain (signed 1776)

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The Currency Act of 1764

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Banned the use of paper money in the colonies as it lost its value quickly

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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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A declaration that VA has no official church and you can’t collect taxes for the church

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Molly Pitcher (Mary Hays)

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American woman who helped during the war with water for the soldiers and cannons

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