Chap 4: Test

Question 1

Common Sense

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Sugar Act

Answer 2

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

Question 3

William Howe

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Benedict Arnold

Answer 4

American traitor, helped in Fort Ticonderoga with cannons

Question 5

Marquis de Lafayette

Answer 5

French soldier who was a help in the American Rev.

Question 6

Continental Army

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Bunker Hill

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Boston Tea Party

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Nonimportation agreement

Answer 9

A pledge to stop buying British goods until the Stamp Act is repealed

Question 10

Boston Massacre

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Intolerable Acts

Answer 11

Coercive Acts and the Quebec Act

Question 12

French and Indian War

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Albany Plan of Union

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Battle of Saratoga

Answer 14

A turning point, American victory brings morale up

Question 15

Continental Congress

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

Stamp Act

Answer 16

Stamps put on most printed materials

Question 17

Quartering Act

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Tea Act

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Declaratory Act

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Townshend Acts

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Revenue Act

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Writs of assistance

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Customs duties

Answer 23

Taxes on imports and exports

Question 24

French and Indian War

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Coercive Acts

Answer 25

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

Question 26

The Gaspee

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Quebec Act

Answer 27

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

Question 28

First Coercive Act

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Second Coercive Act

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Third Coercive Act

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Fourth Coercive Act

Answer 31

Local officials must provide lodging for British soldiers

Question 32

Declaration of Rights and Grievances

Answer 32

Said that colonists should have the same rights as the British

Question 33

Battle of King's Mountain

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Guerilla Warfare

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Nathan Hale

Answer 35

American soldier and spy that was caught and hung

Question 36

Valley Forge

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Battle of Trenton

Answer 37

December 25th, 1776, colonists attack Hessians at Trenton

Question 38

Howe didn't follow the plan instead he...

Answer 38

...attacked from the South

Question 39

Who was secretly sending arms and supplies to the colonists?

Answer 39

Spain and France

Question 40

The first treaty the US signed...

Answer 40

...France recognized the USA as an independent nation

Question 41

The second treaty the US signed...

Answer 41

...The French and American alliance

Question 42

When did Britain capture Savannah Georgia?

Answer 42

1778

Question 43

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Answer 43

"Shots heard around the world", inspires other Revs around the world

Question 44

Minutemen

Answer 44

Soldiers that were ready in a minutes notice

Question 45

Loyalist

Answer 45

American that supported the British

Question 46

Patriot

Answer 46

American that was against Britain's actions

Question 47

Declaration of Independence

Answer 47

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

Question 48

The Currency Act of 1764

Answer 48

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

Question 49

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Answer 49

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

Question 50

Molly Pitcher (Mary Hays)

Answer 50

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