The Beginnings of Conflict
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of this
What is the Appalachian Mountains?
The English practice of relaxing the enforcement of regulations in its colonies so long as the colonies are making money for England.
What is salutary neglect?
The British government tried to stop colonists from smuggling molasses by passing this Act
What is the Sugar Act?
This act taxed almost all printed material in the colonies
What is the Stamp Act?
This Patriot victory convinced France and Spain to join the fight (ally) on the side of the Patriots.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Crispus Attucks was killed during this event
What is the Boston Massacre?
He wrote (primary author of) the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He ran the first post office established by the Second Continental Congress
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
He wrote "Common Sense"
Who is Thomas Paine?
George Washington took his troops across the icy Delaware taking the Hessians by surprise at this battle.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This act gave the British Parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies "in all cases"
What is the Declaratory Act?
"The shot heard around the world" refers to the actions of the minutemen at this battle
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
These colonists did not consider unfair taxes a good reason for rebellion and therefore remained loyal to King George III.
Who are the Loyalists?
These colonists rejected King George's rule and supported the fight for American independence.
Who are the Patriots?
This petition was the last attempt by the Second Continental Congress to resolve the discord between the colonies and King George III.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
Colonial leaders used the Boston Massacre killings as ___________ to incite colonists against England.
What is propoganda?
The Declaration of Independence states that all people have these certain rights
What is Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (natural rights)?
Many of the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence were drawn from the writings of this English philosopher
Who is John Locke?
The battle of Lexington and Concord were fought in this state
What is Massachusetts?
This battle made the British realize the Patriots would not be easily defeated.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Great Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763 after this war
What is the French and Indian War?
One result of the Boston Massacre was the repeal of these Acts
What is the Townshend Acts?
The Coercive Acts were passed to punish the colonists in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts for this act of rebellion
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This governmental body of representatives met in Philadelphia in September 1774 in response to unpopular laws and acts by the British king and Parliament
What is the Continental Congress?
The Prussian military officer who volunteered to train the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Who was Baron Fredrich von Seuben?