Unit 2: American Revolution

Question 1

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 1

Law prohibited colonists’ from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; colonists’ ignored.

Question 2

Consent of governed

Answer 2

Belief British should have colonists’ permission to pass taxes; main reason for American Revolution.

Question 3

Intolerable acts

Answer 3

British response to boston tea party; colonists formed the 1st cont.

Question 4

Declaration of independence

Answer 4

Thomas Jefferson; list of grievances/complaints against KG3; right to crate new gov’t

Question 5

Unalienable rights

Answer 5

Rights all people have from birth: Life , liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

Question 6

Saratoga

Answer 6

Turning point of wart, France supported Americans.

Question 7

Yorktown

Answer 7

Final major battle; British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S independence.

Question 8

French and Indian war

Answer 8

war between France and Europe of northern land in America, American joined in on Frances side, along with natives, 1754-1763