French and Indian War
The French allied with this indigenous American confederation during the war.
Iroquois
He was an English born political philosopher who wrote Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
mercenary
This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and was a victory for the American soldiers.
Battle of Yorktown
He wrote the Declaration of Independence. Later he would found the first public university and become third president of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
What was the Glorious Revolution?
Limited the power of the King and Queen and gave more power to the British Parliament. It limited the power of King William and Queen Mary. 1688
He was a Boston silversmith and member of the Sons of Liberty. He is best known for riding from Boston to Lexington warning the colonists that the British had arrived.
Paul Revere
to lose or give up something especially as a result of punishment.
to forfeit.
These German mercenary soldiers fought on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War.
Hessians
List three reasons why the Articles of COnfederation failed.
1. State Governments were unwilling to give up any power or make compromise.
2. Could not print national currency
3. Could not regulate or collect taxes
4. Could not regulate trade
A British general who learned the language of the Mohawk tribe. He was appointed as superintendent of "Indian affairs" and allied with the Mohawk during the war.
Warraghiyagey
He was a politician and great speaker from Virginia who would one day become governor. He is best known for the quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death"
Patrick Henry
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer. (Someone learning how to be a blacksmith)
Apprentice
He was a French general who led his army in the Revolutionary War. He was convinced that the American patriotic cause was just.
Marquis de Lafayette
Each branch of the US government and what it does.
Legislative-make laws
executive-enforce laws
judicial-establish courts and interpret the law
He was the Foreign Secretary in England and a great statesman. He wanted to win the French and Indian War. He wanted the English to control the Niagra and St. Lawrence Rivers.
William Pitt
He was a leading Massachusetts politican and speaker who would inspire large groups of people to follow the Revolutionary Cause.
Sam Adams
deserter
This battle was fought in New Jersey and was a small victory for the colonial army. George Washington's army crossed the Deleware River and surprised the British troops.
Battle of Princeton
The Declaration of INdependence guarantees that all men living in the UNited States should be granted
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was the Proclamation of 1763
The King of England created a boundary in the Appalacian Mountains. Everything east would be colonial territory, everything west would belong to indigenous Americans
This was an early form of government for the 13 colonies. They convened in Philadelphia and met about the growing tension between the colonies and Great Britain. They also drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence.
First and Second Continental Congress
to make a law, no longer a law (V)
repeal
During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington's army camped here.
Valley Forge
This concept ensures that no one branch of government would become too powerful.
Separation of POwers