Social Studies Unit 2 Retake Flashcards
What was the major factor that led to the French and Indian War?
The British had a new interest in gaining control of the Ohio River Valley.
The Proclamation of 1763 called for
a halt to westward expansion.
This political cartoon, by Benjamin Franklin, was used for what purpose?
To convince the colonies that they must unite in order to win the French and Indian War.
What is the name of the grassroots group of instigators in colonial America who used an extreme form of civil disobedience—threats, and in some cases actual violence—to intimidate loyalists and outrage the British government.
Sons of Liberty
How did Parliament react to the news of the Boston Tea Party?
Parliament passed the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts).
Which Act placed a tax on goods before they could be bought or sold in the colonies.
Townshend Acts
Name the Act that was passed directly after the Stamp Act was repealed–trying to make it clear that Parliament had the right to tax the colonies.
Declaratory Act
What was Thomas Paine’s opinion about the colonies and Great Britian?
The colonies should break from British rule.
What important American document contains a list of grievances against the King of England and expresses a desire for colonists be free from British control.
Declaration of Independence
Which battle was won by American colonists and considered the start of the American Revolution.
Battle of Concord
(Sorting) Which one came 1st?
“The shot”
(Sorting) Which one came 2nd?
“The Declaration”
(Sorting) Which one came 3rd?
“Americans inflict.”
(Sorting) Which one came 4th?
“Delaware river”
(Sorting) Which one came 5th?
“Valley Forge”
