American Revolution #1
In this system, countries wanted to make money by gathering natural resources and turning them into goods to sell as exports.
What is mercantilism?
This is the name of the radical group founded by Samuel Adams in response to British taxes. They are responsible for the Boston Tea Party
Who are the SONS OF LIBERTY
After THIS victory, France was convinced the colonists could win and joined the war
What is SARATOGA
Name of the war that put Britain into debt, which led to them raising taxes on the colonists?
What is the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR.
What was the LAST major battle in the American Revolution
What is YORKTOWN
Who came up with the idea that people were entitled to life, liberty and property?
Who is John Locke
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is the BOSTON MASSACRE
The date the Declaration of Independence was signed
July 4th, 1776
Style of fighting used by the Continental Army especially in the South which included hit-and-run, surprise attacks, and ambushing the British.
What is GUERRILLA WARFARE
The British were headed here to seize the colonists weapons and Patriot leaders
What is Lexington and/or Concord
Examples of this include breaking tools, running away, and refusing to work to slow down production.
What are ways of resisting slavery?
The British soldiers' uniforms were a bright color and made the soldiers easier to spy. For this reason, they were given this colorful nickame.
What are the REDCOATS
This led to many enslaved people escaping from slavery and joining the British forces during the Revolutionary War.
What is Lord Dunmore's Proclamation?
He wrote the pamphlet Common Sense.
Who was Thomas Paine?
This referred to someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England
What is a LOYALIST
Known as the shot heard around the world
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Laws imposed by British lawmakers as a punishment for Massachusettes' actions in the Boston Tea Party
What are the INTOLERABLE (or Coercive) ACTS
Issued by King George III, stated that colonists could NOT cross the Appalachian Mountains go live in the Ohio River Valley
What is the Proclamation of 1763
This act stated that colonists had to house British soldiers in their home.
What is the Quartering Act
A British tax placed on the colonies on all paper products and documents
What is the STAMP ACT