unit 2 american revolution Flashcards
The intolerable act
a series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party and growing colonial resistance, aimed at restoring order in Massachusetts and were known as the Coercive Acts in Britain.
the constant of govern
a government’s legitimacy and right to rule depend on the people’s agreement or approval, a core principle of democracy and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. or the idea that a government’s legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented, or agreed to, by the people over which that political power is exercised.
reason of duties/Taxes
to generate revenue and protect local industry.
Unalienable Rights
inherent, meaning they are not granted by any government and cannot be taken away or given away, including the rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
proclamation of 1763
established a line along the Appalachian Mountains, prohibiting British colonists from settling west of it, and reserving that land for Native Americans.
Yorktown
the victory of General George Washington’s Army over the British Army on October 19, 1781
treaty of paris 1783
formally ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the United States as an independent nation and establishing its boundaries, including access to the Mississippi River and fishing rights.
John Paul Jones
a Scottish-American naval captain who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, earning the title “Father of the American Navy” for his victories and leadership.
Grievances
a formal complaint or a strong feeling of being treated unfairly, often used in a workplace context to address issues like unfair treatment, discrimination, or unsafe conditions.
