Revolutionary War Flashcards
The French and Indian War pg 296
In 1753 the French in Canada started building forts on land in the Ohio River Valley that were claimed by both France and Britain. The British colonists viewed this as an attack. In 1754 -63. Their were a series of attacks on both sides. Both sides had Indians on their side fighting with them but mostly the French. The early battles did not go well but they soon defeated them. To make up for the losses France gave Spain most of Louisiana. Also called the Seven Years War
The Battles of Lexington and Concord p 314
These battles initiated the Revolutionary War between the American colonists and the British. British governor Thomas Gage sent troops to Concord to stop the colonists who were loading arms. However, Paul Revere warned Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming. The next day, on April 19, 1775, the first shots were fired in Lexington, starting the war. The battles resulted in a British retreat to Boston.
The Committee of Correspondence p 305
Organization founded by Samuel Adams consisting of a system of communication between patriot leaders in New England and throughout the colonies. The first one was organized in Boston. More were later created.
The Proclamation of 1763 p289
A proclamation from the British government which forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalacian Mountains, and which required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east. Fighting between the settlers and the Indians continued.
The First Continental Congress p 313,335
In Dec 1771 in Philadelphia. A petition was written that demanded the repeal of the Intolerable acts, declared colonists had a right to tax and govern themselves, trial by jury, and called for training of militia to stand up to British troops if necessary, called for new boycott of British goods, issued the Declaration of Rights, stopped all trade with the British, and agreed to meet again in May 1775.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the Revolution. It showed the British that the colonists meant buisness and were not going to be easy to vanquish. In the end, the colonists were forced to withdraw after running out of ammunition, and Bunker Hill was in the British hands. However, the British suffered more deaths than the colonists.
The Declaration of Independence p326
It is a document that declared independence from Britain and the formation of a new country, the USA. It was written by Thomas Jefferson.
The Articles of Confederation
This document, the nations first constitution, was adopted by the second continental congress in 1781, during the revolution. the document was limited because states held most of the power, and congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or control coinage. Each of the 13 had a representative. John Dickerson headed the committee.
Samuel Adams p 305
American Revolutionary leader who set up a Committee of Correspondence in Boston and helped form the Sons of Liberty.
John Dickson pg 319
Member of the Continental Congress who helped write the Articles of Confederation. These were adopted in 1781.
Thomas Jefferson pg 325
Third President of the United States and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the president when the United States purchased Louisiana from France in 1803.
Richard Henry Lee pg 325
American Revolutionary leader who believed the colonies should become fore independent from Britain. 1732-1794
George Washington p 296
1st President of the United States. Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. (1732-1799)
Protest pg 305
To work against, or object to, a certain policy.
Representation pg 303
To have someone speak or act for you.
