Revolution War 24-25 Flashcards
Revolution
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
Patriot
A pro-American who fights for Liberty and is against British tyranny
Loyalist (Tory)
One who favors the King and England
Alliance
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort such as winning a war
Sovereignty
The right to self-government without interference from outside
Boycott
To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is also called a boycott
Militia
An unpaid civilian army
Treason
A criminal act against one’s own country
Economy
They way a society organizes the manufacture and exchange of things of value
King George III
The King of England during the American Revolution
Before the French and Indian War….
The colonies were left alone t run their own affairs
What was the significance of the French and Indian War
England began to pay more attention to its colonies with Textra taxes and regulations
What was the Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation forbade colonists to settle west of the Appalachians
Who were the Popular Rebels?
The Sons of Liberty
Why the anger?
“No Taxation without Representation!!!”
Where was the heart of the revolution?
Boston, Massachusetts
What is the Boston Massacre?
A deadly riot between colonists and British troops leaving 5 killed
What was the purpose of the Sons of Liberty?
To protest British policies by stoking the flames of anger
What was the King’s response to the Boston Tea Party?
They passed a series of punishing laws call the Intolerable Acts
Who said, “I know what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
Patrick Henry
Where was the first of the Revolution fired?
Lexington
What was taken from Fort Ticonderoga?
Heavy artillery (cannons)
Who was placed in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the significance of the Battle of the Bunker Hill?
Americans show that they have willpower to fight
