VOCAB
To sneak goods into or out of a place illegally.
SMUGGLE
Who did mercantilism benefit?
England (The mother country)
Placed a tax on wine and molasses, among other things
The Sugar Act
Minutemen met the British and engaged in the first battle of the Revolution.
Lexington and Concord
What founding father was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
a small army made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in an emergency.
MILITIA
There were two groups on each side of the French and Indian War. Who made up these groups?
French and Native Americans vs England and the Americans
This act was rejected by the New York Assembly. The Assembly refused to pay for food, drinks, and beds for soldiers.
The Quartering Act
Very high casualties for the British, which made the Americans more confident in their ability to win the war.
Bunker Hill
Finish this quote from Captain John Parker @ Lexington - “Stand your ground,” Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war ____ ___ ______ _____.
let it begin here.
A fee charged by a government on a product.
TAX
What did mercantilism force the colonies to do?
To only buy goods from the British.
This act basically gave the British soldiers to search anyone at any time.
Writs of Assistance
Over 2000 men die during brutal, freezing winter
Valley Forge
What founding father Secured alliance with France during the Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin
The group of people elected to make laws for England and its colonies.
PARLIAMENT
A direct result of British involvement in the French and Indian War was that the –
British had a lot of war debt and decided to set new taxes for the colonists.
This act taxed all paper goods and dice.
The Stamp Act
Washington’s nighttime crossing of the Delaware River surprised the British and their Hessian mercenaries and the Americans won an inspirational victory.
Trenton
What was the name of the document that was signed that officially ended the American Revolution in 1783?
Treaty of Paris
A fake copy of something made to look like the real version.
COUNTERFEIT
About how much money did the French and Indian War cost the British government in today's money?
$2 billion dollars
This act taxed items like paint and tea.
The Townshend Acts
In October 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental Army after the Battle of -
Yorktown
Who was a part of the Committee of 5, authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Sherman and Livingston