History Final Exam Flashcards
What was the Bottom Massacre?
It was a historical incident that occurred shortly after British troops were stationed in Boston, despite being hated by many colonists. On March 5, 1770, a crowd attacked them with snowballs, prompting the soldiers to fire on civilians, resulting in multiple casualties.
What is Deism?
It is essentially a belief that involves a creator or prime mover who spent seven days creating everything before retiring and not communicating further. Deists reject traditional religious doctrines, including those about Jesus and the Bible, which caused backlash from some Christians.
Who were the Quakers?
They were a religious group dedicated to worshipping Christianity while supporting people regardless of race or gender. Quakers disapproved of slavery and had friendships with Native Indians despite this being rare at the time.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
They were one of the first protest groups that were established in America with their group being used as an example for many protests in the modern day. They were established by Samuel Adams to protest expensive tax laws from the British with all 13 colonies eventually joining them.
What was the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
It was a peace treaty signed to end the Seven Years War which resulted in a British victory. The Native Indians were not explicitly involved which led to them continuing their fight against American colonists.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
It was a battle that was set during Revolutionary War that involved a group of British forces trying to surround New England, which was led by John Burgoyne. American forces would ultimately block his forces and he was eventually forced to surrender which inspired them to continue fighting.
Who were the Loyalists?
They were a group of colonists that remained loyal towards the King of England during the War of Independence. They would later feel ashamed of their country once the America Revolution was a success and considered it to be a loss of liberty.
What happened in Lexington and Concord?
The first two battles of the Revolutionary War took place in those colonies, which involved Paul Revere warning the militiamen about their approach. The first gunshots would then be fired by an unknown individual which started the battle, although the British would retreat to Boston after a short while.
What were the Separation of Powers?
It was a feature of the U.S Constitution which was also labeled as “checks and balances” which involved power being shared between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. This was seen as a security measure to ensure that no branch had power over the other.
What was the Wealth of Nations?
It was a novel created in 1776 by an economist named Adam Scott, which argued that the free market was more effective in the economic system when it wasn’t supervised. It also argued that any kind of government intervention was seen as an interior method.
What were Cod Fish?
It was a type of fish that was that seen as very profitable within the fishing economy in the 17th century. The fish were seen as very profitable in America with many of earnings going towards slave purchases and funding further colonies on Native Indian territory.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
It was a royal decree that was issued by the King of England, which stated that all western colonies in America would belong to the Native Indians again. This would anger many colonists within the country and it would help jumpstart the American Revolution.
Who was William Penn?
William Penn was a Quaker and the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony in the 17th century. He played a key role in the early history of Pennsylvania and is known for his commitment to religious freedom and peaceful relations with Native Americans.
What was the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom?
It was a draft that was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1777, which involved everyone getting religious freedom in Virginia. It would later be enacted into law in 1786, which made the state more open towards other people’s personal beliefs.
Who was Thomas Paine?
He was an English emigrant that arrived to America where he learned about it’s society along with the the importance of the country’s independence. He would later create a highly popular pamphlet called “Common Sense” which defended the concept.
