UNIT 2: AMERICAN REVOLUTION Flashcards
What was a cause of the American Revolution related to the French & Indian War?
Britain taxed the colonies to pay for war debts.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 restrict?
Colonists couldn’t settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What was a key grievance of the colonists regarding taxation?
Taxation Without Representation!
What principle did the colonists want regarding taxation?
Consent of the Governed; they wanted the British to ask their permission to pass tax.
What economic policy restricted colonial trade?
Mercantilism; the British didn’t allow the colonies to trade with other foreign nations.
What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
The Stamp Act taxed printed materials.
What did the Townshend Acts tax and when were they enacted?
The Townshend Acts were enacted in 1767 and taxed glass, tea, paper, and paint.
What was the Tea Act and what event did it lead to?
The Tea Act led to the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
What were the Intolerable Acts and what was their purpose?
The Intolerable Acts were enacted in 1774 as punishment for the Boston Tea Party and closed Boston Harbor.
What happened during the Boston Massacre and when did it occur?
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770 when British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists.
What is ‘Common Sense’ and who wrote it?
‘Common Sense’ is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that encouraged independence.
What is the Declaration of Independence and who authored it?
The Declaration of Independence is a document authored by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that listed grievances against Britain.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord (1775) – ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’
What was the turning point battle of the American Revolution?
Saratoga (1777) – France joined as an ally
What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
Yorktown (1781) – British surrendered
What was the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
It ended the American Revolution; the British signed the treaty recognizing U.S. independence.
What document was created due to the need for a new government after the Revolution?
Article of Confederation
