the revolutionary war Flashcards
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colony
A territory or area controlled by a foreign power, often settled by people from the controlling nation
mercantilism
A regulation of trade to increase national wealth. Colonies benefit the OG country by supplying materials and purchasing goods. Britain used this theory to justify its control over colonial trade
tariff
A tax placed on imported or exported goods
boycott
A form of protest where people refuse to buy or use certain goods or services
monopoly
The exclusive control over the supply or trade of a product or service
Proclamation of 1763
to prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to reduce conflicts with Native Americans. This angered many colonists who had hoped to expand westward
what year (s) was the french and indian war?
1754-1763
French and Indian War
A conflict between Britain and France in North America, part of the larger Seven Years’ War. It was fought over territorial disputes in the Ohio River Valley.
Sugar Act
what year: 1764
what was it?:
To raise revenue by taxing sugar, molasses, and other goods imported into the colonies.
Stamp Act
what year: 1765
what was it? :
Required colonists to purchase a government-issued stamp for newspapers, legal documents, and other printed materials. This was the first direct tax on colonists.
Townshend Acts
what year was it: 1767
what was it:
Imposed taxes on imported goods like paper, tea, and glass. The revenue was used to pay British officials in the colonies, reducing colonial control over local governments. This led to boycotts and protests
Tea Act
what year: 1773
what was it: Aimed to help the struggling British East India Company by granting it a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies, undercutting local merchants. This act led directly to the Boston Tea Party.
Sons of Liberty
A group of colonial activists who formed in response to British policies. They organized protests, including the Boston Tea Party, and were led by figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.
Boston Massacre
what year: 1770
what was it: British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five people. This event was used by patriots like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams to rally public opinion against British rule.
Boston Tea Party
what year: 1773
what was it: In protest of the Tea Act, a group of colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded British ships and threw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This event escalated tensions between Britain and the colonies.
Coercive/Intolerable Acts
what year: 1774
what was it: These laws were passed by Britain in retaliation for the Boston Tea Party. They were intended to punish Massachusetts and restore British authority. Key provisions included the closing of Boston Harbor and the dissolution of Massachusetts’ government
Paul Revere
A patriot and silversmith who is famous for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia about the British advance towards Lexington and Concord in April 1775.
Thomas Jefferson
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He advocated for liberty and the rights of individuals against British tyranny.
King George III
The King of Britain during the American Revolution. He is often portrayed as a symbol of British tyranny and the figure against whom the colonists rebelled.
John Burgoyne
A British general whose army was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga (1777), a turning point in the American Revolution.
Horatio Gates
An American general who played a key role in the victory at the Battle of Saratoga, which helped convince France to join the war on the American side.
George Washington
Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. His leadership was instrumental in securing American independence.
Charles Cornwallis
A British general who was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown (1781), effectively ending the war.
Battle of Saratoga
when: (1777)
what: The American victory at Saratoga was a major turning point in the war. It convinced France to formally ally with the United States, providing crucial military and financial support.
