Colonial And Rev Era

Question 1

Boston massacre

Answer 1

Americans were shot by British soldiers after they harassed the soldiers in March of 1770

Question 2

Battle of lexington and concord

Answer 2

It marked the start of the American Revolution War in 1775

Question 3

Boston Tea Party

Answer 3

People dumped tea into the sea because of Townshend Act which led to Boston Port Act

Question 4

Founding of Jamestown year

Answer 4

1607

Question 5

Founding of Plymouth year

Answer 5

1620

Question 6

Battle of Lexington and concord year

Answer 6

1775

Question 7

Declaration of independence year

Answer 7

1776

Question 8

2nd continental Congress

Answer 8

Served at American governing during American Rev in 1775

Question 9

Declaration of Independence

Answer 9

Stated purpose of government and why America broke away

Question 10

Enlightenment

Answer 10

People began to have questions about traditional and religious authority. They looked for reasons and sience

Question 11

exceptionalism

Answer 11

Idea that God has something by planned special about America

Question 12

Ben Franklin

Answer 12

Helped craft documents like declaration of independence and US constitution. He secured French support

Question 13

French and Indian War

Answer 13

1763 seven years war between Britain and France fighting over central America. It also altered balance of power in north america

Question 14

George 3

Answer 14

Developed Stamp Act and Townshend Act in 1767

Question 15

Jamestown

Answer 15

First permanent English settlement in NA established in 1607

Question 16

John Locke

Answer 16

Known for his natural right and government by consent thoughts. Developed idea of social contract: most members has to agree

Question 17

Magna carta

Answer 17

Idea that kings also has to follow rules

Question 18

“ no tax without rep”

Answer 18

People mad about direct taxes

Question 19

Parliament

Answer 19

Supreme legislation body of United Kingdom which has representatives from house of commons and house of lords

Question 20

Plymouth

Answer 20

Founded 1620. Mayflower compact was signed there

Question 21

Predestination

Answer 21

Idea that God has decided and planned out everything

Question 22

Salutary neglect

Answer 22

Unofficial British policy which they ignored until 1700’s

Question 23

Social contract

Answer 23

Idea that people give up little bit of freedom in exchange for security and benefits provided by living under a system of law

Question 24

Stamp Act

Answer 24

Established in 1765 by Britain which required Americans to have official stamps on everything

Question 25

Townshred Act

Answer 25

Developed in 1767 by Britain that made Americans pay tax for British Tea, British Glass, British leads, and British paper

Question 26

George Washington

Answer 26

First president that led the Continental Army during revolution. Ran the Continental convention in 1787

Question 27

Middle passage

Answer 27

Slaves transported from Africa to America

Question 28

Coercive Act

Answer 28

1774 intolerable act. Passed as result of Boston Tea Party. Closed Boston Harbor, took away Massachusetts power & place under British control

Question 29

City on a hill

Answer 29

Puritans setting good example for others

Question 30

Jamestown/Virginia Conpany

Answer 30

Jamestown founded 1607 by Virginia Company result first permanent English settler. It struggled with disease and starvation, but Tobacco farming made it successful

Question 31

House of Burgesses

Answer 31

to create and pass laws for the colony by acting as a representative government where citizens elected members to make decisions on their behalf