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Colonial And Rev Era Flashcards

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Samual adams

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Social media in the 1760’s who spread the news pf the Boston Massacre

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Animalism

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Belief of a divine being and the idea that we belong to earth, and earth is not our property

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Boston massacre

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

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Battle of lexington and concord

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It marked the start of the American Revolution War in 1775

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Boston Tea Party

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

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John Calvin

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Started Calvanism, a branch from Christian. They believe in predestination

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Columbian exchange

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America and Britain exchanged goods in 1492

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“City on a hill”

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Puritans believed they set a good example for others acting as the beacon of moral beliefs

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Columbus finds America year

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1492

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Founding of Jamestown year

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1607

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Founding of Plymouth year

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1620

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French Indian war end year

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1763

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Battle of Lexington and concord year

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1775

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Declaration of independence year

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1776

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Coercive Act

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Or Intolerable Act was passed down in response of Boston Tea Party, aimed at reasserting control but made Americans more angry in 1774

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2nd continental Congress

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Served at American governing during American Rev in 1775

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Declaration of Independence

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Law everyone has to follow

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Direct tax

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Tax that directly take money from you, such as income tax

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Election (salvation)

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Puritans believed that God has already determined whether one will go to heaven or hell

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Enlightenment

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

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exceptionalism

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Idea that God has something by planned special about America

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Ben Franklin

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

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French and Indian War

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

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George 3

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Developed Stamp Act and Townshend Act in 1767

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House of Burgesses

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Established in 1619 in Virginia, and marked start of self-government colony in America. They democratically vote. They are sons of liberty

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Indentured servants

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White people brought along to America who works for their master in exchange for land

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Joint-stock company

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Many investors. Coopetations

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Jamestown

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First permanent English settlement in NA established in 1607

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John Locke

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

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Magna carta

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Idea that kings also has to follow rules

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Mayflower compact

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Agreement signed in 1620 by people went to America. Foundation agreement for self-governance in America. Created to establish order in Plymouth

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Middle passage

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Pathway in ocean where slaves were transported and traded

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Non-importation agreements

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Decision made by Americans in 1770 to not buy British goods in response of oppressive British polices

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“ no tax without rep”

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People mad about direct taxes

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Parliament

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

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Plymouth

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Founded 1620. Mayflower compact was signed there

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Poor richard’s alamack

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Written by Ben franklin in 1732. Included weather forecasts, household tips, puzzles, and moral advices

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Predestination

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Idea that God has decided and planned out everything

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Puritans

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Believed in election for salvation and predestination

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Salutary neglect

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Unofficial British policy which they ignored until 1700’s

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Slave code

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Law on how to treat enslaved people prohibiting edu, restricting movement, forbidding gatherings, severe punishments

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Social contract

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

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Sons of liberty

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Secret organization in 1760’s that opposed British polices, especially Stamp Act of 1765

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Stamp Act

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

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Stweardship

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Idea of responsible management and care of something that is entrust d to someone

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Townshred Act

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

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George Washington

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

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