Important Documents
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To declare independence from Britain; similar to a break-up letter
What was the major effect of the Saratoga war?
European nations decided to join on providing aid for the Americans
What were the acts passed by the British?
The tea act, Townshend act, Sugar act, stamp act, and the intolerable acts
What is mercantilism?
The idea that the colonies only existed to benefit the mother country (Britain)
What land was in dispute in the French & Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
What was the effect of the pamphlet Common Sense
The effect was the making of the Declaration of Independence
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They were promised freedom if they joined
What does the snake represent in the "Join or die" campaign?
What are the intolerable acts?
Several acts that were created in order to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
What was the rule made as a result of conflict with Natives?
The Proclamation of 1763
What were the terms of the treaty of Paris?
What was the turning point of he war?
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the motive behind Paul Revere's painting of the Boston Massacre?
To make the Patriots sound innocent & defend their behalf
What does the word 'boycott' mean
To stop buying or using something(s) in protest
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Drew an imaginary line across the Appalachian mountains, dividing the colonists and natives
When Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, he was encouraging Americans to _______..?
Declare their independence from Britain
What was the "shot heard around the world"
The first shot in the battles of Lexington & Concord. This shot started the American Revolution
What were some Strengths and weaknesses of the American army
Strengths: Ambush tactics, Good leadership, several allies
Weaknesses: Less resources (food, money, ammo), inexperienced soldiers, Less soldiers than the British
Who arranged the boycotts of items?
The sons and daughters of liberty
Who won the French and Indian War?
Britain
What is an unalienable right?
What did Paul Revere yell to warn the colonists of the British?
"The regulars are coming"
What does "No taxation without representation" mean
Colonists did not want to be taxed if there was not someone in government to represent them.
What are the specific Intolerable Acts
Boston Port Act
Massachusetts Government Act
Administration of Justice Act
Quartering Act
What are five effects of the French & Indian War?
1. France looses power over North America
2. England gains all the land east of the Mississippi River
3. England was left with extreme debt
4. The colonists gained a sense of unity
5. Colonists began to move out west of the Appalachian Mountains which caused conflict with Natives