road to revolution test Flashcards
What was the French and Indian War (be sure to include another name for the war, who fought in the war and why the war was fought.
Also known as the Seven Years’ War; it was the British vs. the French and Indians– they fought over territorial claims and power. The British won, and France ceded, or gave up, their claims in Canada.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
King George III proclaimed that colonists can not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What was the Stamp Act?
Had to buy a stamp for every piece of paper, even playing cards!
What was the Townshend Act?
laws placed a duty, or tax, on certain goods (glass, paint, tea…) the colonies imported from Britain
What were the Intolerable Acts? (List all 4 laws)
Closed Boston Harbor to all shipping until tea was paid for
Government of Massachusetts firmly under British control
British soldiers accused of murder would be tried in England
More troops sent from England to enforce the laws
Why did the King create the Intolerable Acts?
To punish the people for the Boston Tea Party
What was the Quartering Act?
Colonists were forced to provide British troops with housing and supplies.
What was the Boston Tea Party? What caused it?
When the Sons of Liberty decided to dump 90,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor because
of the Tea Act
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the three sections of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, Grievance, Conclusion
What purpose does each section serve?
Preamble is the introduction; grievances are the complaints/concerns– the colonists are telling the
King WHY they are declaring independence; the conclusion is a summary and final explanation.
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first document to establish self-government in the New World.
What is the definition of tyranny
The unjust use of governmental power.
What is the difference between a Loyalist and a Patriot?
A Loyalist supports Britain and still sees himself/herself as a British citizen; a Patriot supports
independence from Britain
Why were colonists upset about “taxation without representation”?
The colonists were British subjects, but did not have any say in the British government that was taxing them.
What was the significance of Common Sense?
It influenced colonists’ views of the King.
What would colonists have to do to achieve their goal of independence?
Win a war against the British Army
Which colonies make up the New England colonies?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Which colonies make up the Southern colonies?
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Which colonies make up the Middle colonies?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
What is the lawmaking body of the British government?
Parliament
What is the definition of militia?
An army made up of ordinary citizens
What are some qualities of a Loyalist? Patriot?
A Loyalist is loyal, or supportive, of the British; they would take the British side and they would
not want to hurt their connections to money or royalty or family/friends; A Patriot believes they
should not be controlled by the British– that they should be in charge of themselves and make
their own decisions
