War and Stuff
war between Great Britain and France over control of North American territory, with Native American groups allied with both sides
What is the French and Indian War?
A political philosophy emphasizing representative government, civic responsibility, and the idea that political power comes from the people rather than a monarch
What is Republicanism
British law that placed taxes on imported sugar, molasses, and other goods while strengthening enforcement of trade regulations.
What is Sugar Act?
A wealthy Massachusetts merchant and prominent Patriot leader who served as president of the Second Continental Congress. He was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and became famous for his large signature.
Who is John Hancock
Prussian military officer who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778. He introduced standardized drills, improved military discipline, and helped turn the army into a more effective fighting force.
Who is Baron von Steuben?
British political writers who warned against corruption and the abuse of government power.
What is Radical Whigs
A British law requiring colonial governments to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers stationed in the colonies.
What is the Quartering Act?
Civilians, including women and children, who traveled with and supported military armies during the Revolutionary War
What are Camp Followers?
The first major battles of the American Revolution, fought in Massachusetts between British troops and colonial militiamen.
What is Lexington and Concrod?
An economic system in which a mother country controls trade with its colonies to increase its wealth and power. Britain used mercantilist policies to benefit its economy and restrict colonial trade.
What is Mercantalism?
A British tax requiring colonists to purchase special stamps for printed materials, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
A protest in which members of the Sons of Liberty and other colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor
What is the Boston Tea Party?
A French aristocrat and military officer who volunteered to fight for the American cause during the Revolutionary War. And America's favorite Frenchman.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
A meeting of delegates from twelve colonies in Philadelphia to coordinate a response to the Intolerable Acts.
What is the First Continental Congress?
A series of British laws that placed duties on imported goods such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
What is the Townshend Acts?
An incident in which British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five people. Patriot leaders used the event as propaganda to build opposition to British troops and policies.
What is the Boston Massacre?
He led American forces to victory over Britain, helped secure independence, and later established important precedents for the presidency, including voluntarily stepping down after two terms.
Who is George Washington?
Groups of colonists who organized protests, boycotts, and demonstrations against British taxation and policies.
Who are the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?
A British law that prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains following the French and Indian War.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
A meeting of colonial representatives in Albany, New York, to discuss defense and relations with Native Americans during the French and Indian War
What is the Albany Congress?