social studies unti 3 test Flashcards
Militis definition
small army made up of ordinary citizens who can fight in emergencies
Revolution definition
to overthrow and replace an established government system
Boycott definition
An organized effort of many people who refuse to buy goods from a certain source
Loyalist definition
Americans who were loyal to Britain and did not want self-government & independence
Patriot definition
Americans who believed the colonies had the right to govern themselves
Treaty definition
Formal, legally binding agreements between nations. International law usually creates peace
Independence meaning
To be free from the control of someone and not to be dependent on another authority
Ally definition
Form a relationship with others to provide help and assistance to white
What was the year of the 7 years war
1754-1763
what was the Paris Treaty year
1763
What was the Treaty of Paris about
French and Spanish diplomates try to seek peace with Britain,
Who made the proclamation line
King George the 3rd
What was the purpose of the Proclamation Line
So no British settlers could cross west of the Appalachian mountain cause it was native land. It was also to make peace and colonists that lived had to move.
Causes of the American Revolution Station
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress
What was the first Continental Congress
formally declared that colonists should have the same rights as Englishmen
What was the second Continental Congress
Britain made colonists pay taxes, They thought they would be happy to pay, but Colonists did not want to pay, which increased tension.
Four Parts of the Declaration
Preamble, Statement of natural rights, List of grievances, and resolution for independence
what are the Unalienable rights
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness (Hamilton song)
What is the Purpose of Government
the purpose of having a government was not to serve the rulers but to serve the people and uphold their rights
Explain one of the causes of the American Revolution.
the stamp act
What was the Stamp Act
Britain wanted colonists to pay for the war, Lost money to the war and needed help paying it, the Sons of Liberty would hold protests in the streets and would tar and feather the tax collectors.
who were the sons of liberty
Organized group against British policy made in 1765 by a group of American Patriots (men)
Why did the American colonists dislike the Proclamation Line 1763?
they saw it as them not having any land and as unfair protection
Why was the Declaration of Independence created?
summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence from britain and they were treated by britain
How is John Locke’s social contract seen in the Declaration of Independence?
I was seen as him developing ideas about the government and people relationships
Did the repeal of the Stamp Act end Britain’s attempts to create other acts in America? Explain and provide an example.
No it did not, the townshend which was made by Charles townshend was made the same year that the stamp act was repealed.
