Names of Historical Figures
Made the first official American Flag in 1777
Who is Betsy Ross?
War between French and their Native American allies against England; fought in North America from 1754-1763
What is the French and Indian War?
Solemnly
What is: To say something in a sincere or earnest tone; to make a promise
Affable
What is: Someone who is easy to talk to; warm and friendly
European and Native American relationship
What is: the general relationship between these parties was often poor over their fight for land and resources.
American statesman known as "Father of the Declaration of Independence."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
War between Great Britain and its colonies in America for American independence (1775-17783)
What is the Revolutionary war?
What is: To have courage and boldness in a battle
Smuggle
What is: to import or export goods in violation of the law.
Given land grants by European kings and queens often already occupied by Natives.
What is the colonists?
Young American patriot sent to spy on the British; before his execution he said "I regret only that I have but one life to give for my country."
Who is Nathan Hale?
A set of laws that imposed a tax on sugar and molasses; required paper to be stamped by the British government. AND a set of laws imposing taxes on glass, tea, paint etc.; required colonists to house and feed British troops.
What is the Stamp Act and the Townshend Act?
Ardor
What is: Strong feeling of love or eagerness
Tyranny
What is: oppressive or unjust rule/ruler
European powers were often at odds over _____ and who had a right to settle where.
What is territorial boundaries?
Englishman who founded Georgia
Who is James Oglethorpe?
Meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia in 1774.
What is the First Continental Congress?
Proprietor
What is: owner; landlord; person with exclusive rights.
Fickle
Intolerable
What is: subject to change without warning; not constant
What is: unbearable; something which cannot be allowed
Europeans ultimately wanted the largest amount of land for this.
What is natural resources and wealth opportunities.
Former American patriot turned traitor for the British then fled to England
Who is Benedict Arnold?
Officially ended the Revolutionary War; recognized the independence and sovereignty of the United States of America.
What is the Second Treaty of Paris?
Delegate
Cower
What is: an appointed representative
What is: to crouch in fear
Imprudent
Bereft
What is: rash, not acting with discretion
What is: without; deprived of
One of the only exceptions to poor relationships between natives and colonists.
What is the French colony.