Revolutionary War Flashcards
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of these:
Appalachian Mountains
Describe how the King of England and Parliament viewed the American colonies:
A way to get revenue
What was the SUGAR ACT and its significance?
Tax’s molasses (sugar) ; First tax, British enforces
What was the TOWNSHEND ACT and its significance?
Tax’s things not made in colonies; Indirect tax
What was the INTOLERABLE ACT?
Punishment
What was the QUARTERING ACT?
Provided housing for the British troops.
What was a WRIT OF assistance?
It’s a search warrant
Why did Parliament repeal the Stamp Act
Boycott of protest
These colonists did not believe that they were being taxed unfairly. Thus, there was not sufficient cause for rebellion.
Loyals
This Virginian persuaded the House of Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act. Later he would inspire the independence movement with his famous words, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
This event led Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts.
Boston Tea Party
Identify the principle ideals found in the Deceleration of Independence:
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Name the European philosophers that had an impact on our Declaration of Independence
Locke, Rouseau, Paine
In his essay, Two Treatises on Government, this philosopher stated, “government violation entitles people to rebel and form a new government.”
Locke
In his essay, The Social Contract, this philosopher stated, “government exists only with the consent of the governed.”
Rouseau
Philosophers like Rousseau and Hobbes are closely associated with this period in European history?
Enlightenment
Who wrote Common Sense?
Paine
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Founded by Sam Adams, it was an Act of Protest.
What is the significance of the Boston Massacre?
People die, shows the growing violence and tension.
What was the name given to an American who supported Great Britain? What is the other name they were known by?
Loyals, Tory
Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord significant?
It was the beginning, explosion, and kick off.
A colonist who supported independence from Britain was a:
Patriot
The Second Continental Congress gave this Virginian command of the colonial army, why?
George Washington, military experience.
At this battle on Christmas night, 1776, the Continental Army scored a victory and Washington saved his army:
Trenton
What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution? Second, why was it significant?
Saratoga, the French realized we had independence
Why did the French aid the American colonists in their fight for independence?
Weaken enemy
Why did the British surrender at Yorktown, thus ending the war?
They were trapped, Washington surrounded the army.
Name three agreements of the Treaty of Paris in 1783:
Britain recognizes independence, Land to Miss. River, Compensate loyalists with damage.
Prior to the American Revolution, what European power controlled the territory north of the colonies?
French
After the signing of the Treaty of Paris what European power controlled the lands along the western boarder of the new United States?
Britian
Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton important?
These battles convinced colonists to reinlist
What rights did the African Americans in the thirteen colonies have during the American Revolution.
Most slaves are neutral but some will fight for emancipation.
Which Continental Congress voted for Independence? When?
Second - July 4, 1776
What was the Olive Branch Petition, and what is its significance.
Peace offering, they rejected so they declared independence.
Where did George Rogers Clark lead successful battles against the Indians and what is its significance.
West of the App. Mountains. It showed that the land is ours.
What was the French and Indian war known as in Europe.
7 years war
Who founded the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence, what were their significance.
Sam Adams; Carry out actions and spread news of the revolution.
Salutary Neglect
To ignore ; England ignores us.
What is the significance of Valley Forge
Where the British people come and train us with weapons ; We learn how to fight.
