Unit 1: Road to Independence Flashcards
What was the effect of the geography on the economy of New England colonies?
New England had a short growing season, so there are small farms and this led to the rise of factories
What was the effect of the geography on the economy of Southern colonies?
The Southern colonies had a long growing season and hot climate. This led to large plantations worked by slaves
What was a cause of the French and Indian War?
France and England wanted to control land in the Ohio River Valley
What was the effect of the French and Indian War?
High taxes were placed on the colonies to help pay off the war debt. They also had to pay for their own “protection”
Define mercantilism
Colonies exist to provide the home country/mother country with wealth. Colonies must only trade with the home country
Who was John Peter Zenger and his court case?
John Peter Zenger printed unflattering opinions about the royal governor, but since the comments were true, free speech was protected
Define salutary neglect and its effect
As long as the colonists behaved and made the home country wealthy, they could decide their own local affairs. The small freedoms lead to demands for increasing independence
What was the Virginia House of Burgesses and example of?
The Virginia House of Burgesses was a local representative government and was an example of salutary neglect from the British government
What were the causes of the American Revolution/ Revolutionary War
1) Enlightenment ideas
2) Proclamation of 1763: colonists can’t move west of the Appalachian Mountains
3) Writs of Assistance: British soldiers can search private homes
4) Stamp Act (no taxation without representation) - no colonial representation in Parliament
What was Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” about?
He stated that it was common sense to break away from England’s monarchy
What was the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was a statement of natural rights and a list of grievances against King George
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
The Battle of Saratoga was important because the colonists won against the British and France becomes our ally
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
The British was surround by the colonial army on the land and the French navy by the sea. This battle lead to the British surrender and ended the war
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Signed in 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution
