War
What led to the Seven Years war (French and Indian War)?
Late 17th century wars between Great Britain, France and Spain broke out, these were:
1. King Williams war (1689-1697)
2. Queen Anne's War (1702-1713)
3. King George's war (1744-1748)
These wars led to the French and Indian War with Great Brigain and France regonizing the values of their colonies as the first 3 wars were seen as wars with "amateur" colonial forces.
What was Pontiac's Rebellion?
An attack led against colonial settlements on the western frontier due to Native Americans anger towards western movement of European settlements onto their land. The rebellion led to the distruction of forts and settlements from NY to Virginia.
What happened at Lexington and Concord?
The first battle of the American revolution in which a shot was fired, known as "the shot heard around the world."
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Americas first constitution
The articles led to a weak central government
In what Pamphlet did Thomas Paine advocate for the colonies independence?
Common Sence
Who did the British think provoked the French and Indian War?
A. Spain
B. France
C. India
D. North America
What acts were passed that Americans were not happy about?
The Sugar Act (1764): Placed taxes on foreign sugar and certain luxuries
The Quartering Act (1765): Required colonists to provide food and housing to British troops stationed in the colonies
The Stamp Act: Required that stamps be placed on most printed paper such as all legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, and advertisements
The Townshend Acts (1767): Requirement of taxes to be collected on colonial imports of tea, glass and paper. Revenue was used to pay for crown officials salaries. Also allowed the search of homes for smuggled goods.
The Intolerable Acts (1774): Acts that punished the people of Boston and Massachusetts to bring them under control (these were passed after the Boston Tea Party)
What early battle showed that colonists were strong enough fight British forces even though colonists had many casualties?
Bunker Hill
What was the benefit of the radification of the Articles of Confederation?
What was Washinton's Farewell Address?
Speech that had great influence because of Washinton's prestige in which he spoke about practices that should not be followed
1. Dont get involved in European affairs
2. Do not make "permanent alliances" in foreign affairs
3. Dont form political parties
4. Dont fall into sectionalism
Who won the French and Indian war and what peace treaty was negociated?
1. The British
2. Peace of Paris Treaty
What did the proclamation of 1863 do?
Forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
A convention created by the colonies anger at the punitive Intolerable acts. The colonies sent delegates to a convetion in Philadelphia to respond to what delegates viewed as Britain's alarming threats to the people's liberties.
Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?
The weak government established under them did not grant them the ability to regulate commerce or collection of taxes
Who were federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists: Group ran by Alexander Hamilton that believed that a stronger national government would improve relationships between states and help create a "more perfect union"
Anti-Federalists: Advocated for a weaker federal government as thy feared that a gov't with more power would be prone to tyranny (the fear was due to their experiences under the crowns control)
What was the British POV and the Colonists POV of their performace in the French and Indian war?
The British gained a low opinion of the colonial military's abilities as they were poorly trained and not organized.
The colonists were very proud of their military performance in the war. They believed that they were strong enough to provide for their own defense.
In what event did citizens of Boston participate disguised as indians in the raiding and dumping of tea chests to protest tea taxes?
Boston Tea Party
In what reunion were colonial delegates divided between declaring independence and resolving the issue by negotiating a new relationship with Great Britain?
The Second Continental Congress
In what event was the Constitution created?
The draft was created in secrecy during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and was signed on September 17,1787
Who advocated for a creation of a national bank in the US?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
A plan that recognized the need for coordinating colonial defense; developed by Benjamin Franklin providing intercolonial government, system for the recruiting of troops and the collection of taxes from the colonies for their defense.
What was the purpose of the French and Indian war?
What petition did delegates send to King George III in which colonists pledged their loyalty and asked the king to intercede with Parliment to secure peace and the protection of colonial rights?
Olive Branch Petition
What is Republican Motherhood?
Education of women so that they could teach their children the values of the new republic and their roles as citizens of the US.
Why did Washinton say a farewell address?
He wanted to warn the nation that they should prevent the formation of political parties as they would result in national disunion