French and Indian War
Colonists forbidden to move west.
What was the Proclamation Line?
He helped write the Declaration of Independence and later became the 3rd U.S. president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This Virginian was the commander of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
This major port city is taken by the British in an attempt to cut the colonies in half.
What was New York City?
The first written plan of government for the United States.
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The colonists are left alone to rule themselves.
What was Salutary Neglect?
The British policy that taxed colonies without their consent. Rallying cry....
What is taxation without representation?
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to support independence.
What is "Common Sense?"
This early battle showed colonists they could stand up to British troops. It also showed that the British were not going to give up. British victory.
What is Bunker Hill?
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
What are the Bill of Rights?
Most Native American tribes joined this European country.
What is France?
Underground movement ....S.A. is one of their leaders.
What is the Sons of Liberty?
A series of British laws imposing duties on imported goods like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea to raise revenue after the French and Indian War.
What were the Townshend Acts?
This 1777 victory convinced France to support the American cause.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Three problems with the Articles of Confederation.
What were- no strength in the central government, coin money, taxation, collect taxes, military defense, trade deals, ability to put down rebellions, etc...
The war began mainly because both sides wanted control of this region.
What is the Ohio River valley?
He famously warned that “the British are coming" at the towns of ____________ and ___________.
Who is Paul Revere at Lexington and Concord?
These laws were passed to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Washington’s army survived a harsh winter here in 1777–1778 with the assistance of this Prussian officer.
What is Valley Forge and Baron Von Steuben?
An armed uprising in Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to a debt crisis among the citizenry.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
The global conflict connected to the French and Indian War.
What was the Seven Years War?
This 1765 act placed a tax on printed materials.
What was the Stamp Act?
Native Americans used this style of fighting, different from European armies. The Americans are going to utilize this form of fighting against the British.
What is guerrilla warfare?
British surrender here, ends the war. Cornwallis was the British officer in charge.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
Congress is divided into two houses.
What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?