Exam 3: Essay Questions Flashcards
Why did settlement of the Shenandoah Valley begin in the 1790s? What type of people settled in the valley?
Began as a result of British and Virginia politics designed to create buffer between more settled regions and French/Indian lands west.
Spotswood promoted expansion. Knights of the Golden Horseshoe went with him. House of Burgesses exempted settlers from paying quit rent on land holding west of fall line.
Vast majority were of German and Scotch-Irish background pushed out of Rhineland by series of wars and nudged out of Ireland by high rents, short leases, and increased poverty.
How did the French and Indian war impact upon Virginia and George Washington?
What difficulties did Virginia have in raining and disciplining troops?
Washington was very inexperienced. Only incentive was relief from paying county and parish taxes. Virginians only wanted to act when they were directly affected. Did not want to help wealthy in Ohio. lukewarm attitude to the war. Poor white men felt they were being hauled away like black slaves.
Also two types of troops: Militia and provincial troops.
How did the British and colonials differ in their views on eachs contributions in the French and Indian war?
British: saw themselves as savior s of Va. British planning and military strategy drove french armies away. Colonies reluctant partners at best. Colonials never met troop request and troops given were not up to expectation. British debt nearly doubled to 132 millions pounds
Virginia: saw themselves equal if not superior. Virginia always fulfilled at least 66% quota. Virginians were better fighters. British planned campaigns, Virginians had major contributions to victories. Reimbursement represented only 40% of costs. Y 1763 war debt was at 120,000 pounds.
Describe Vrirginias protest of British colonial policy since 1749 especially after the end of the French and Indian war in 1763.
Disagreed on Western settlement
Intolerable Acts
Discuss the conflict between British administrate and Virginians over the Stamp Act.
Virginians did not want taxation without representation. Virginia had the right to tax and manage internal affairs of the colony. Britain wanted to show it had ultimate authority.
Trace the impact of the following Virginians in the colonial protest the proceeded the Declaration of Independence
Patrick Henry
George Mason
George Washington
Richard Henry Lee
Discuss the significance and nature of the conflict between Governor Dunmore an Virginia.
Nature of conflict:
Explain why Virginias moved toward independence as the answer to their problems with England. What role did Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson play in these events.
Why: colony did not want taxation without representation. Disagreed with Britain passing the intolerable acts.
Richard Henry Lee: Presented the Virginia resolution for independence to congress. Helped lobby the cause behind closed doors.
Thomas Jefferson: wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Describe the nature of Virginia constitution that place the royal charter
Three branches of government. Addressed equality of all men. Separation of powers.
Legislative branch: called general assembly and included two houses: House of Delegates and a Senate.
Executive branch: includes governor and council of state
Governor commanded militia. Appointed justices of the peace.
Judicial.
Why was the state capital moved to Richmond in 1780?
Accommodate population growth westward
Escape Britain power in tidewater
Jefferson forced to flee
Briefly describe the military events that occurred around Yorktown and state their significance
British troops were at Yorktown. The American and French troops surrounded them. Cornwallis was running out of ammo and smallpox was breaking out.
Briefly trace Virginia’s role in the conflict between landed and landless states
Treaty of Paris put Virginias claim to the Ohio Valley at risk. Richard Henry lee. Worked tirelessly on this. In 1775 it was determined Congress could not set claim to land boundaries.
Explain the movement in Virginia from religious toleration to religious freedom and separation of church and state.
Movement began with the Virginia declaration of rights. All men should enjoy the fullest toleration of religion. Wording allowed for toleration of other religions.
Thomas Jefferson than began presenting his argument for full religious freedom. It was not an immediate success but separation of church and state occurred in 1779.
What impact did the American Revokution have upon slaves, women and lower white class
The American Revolution significantly affected aspects of slaves and the status of women. It provided slaves with an opportunity to escape their bondage through joining the army, while it gave women an opportunity to proclaim a more public role in society. They were given a wide range of roles to further their independence in the war. Women were able to help support the cause which they played an important role in. This affected the relations between man and woman to a more bonded level. A woman was not only a wife and a mother but a mutual companion.
How did Virginia attempt to fund a volunteer army of propertyless men?
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