Describe the battle of Lexington and Concord.
First battle of the Revolutionary War. America won.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
- An article that stated laws.
- It was a failed government.
Describe the Tea Act.
Tax was added to tea. It led to Boston tea party.
What are geographic landforms?
Geographic landforms are features of the earth.
What were the circumstances of the colony of Roanoke?
The entire colony was abandoned with no hints of what happened.
Describe the battle of Saratoga.
American win. The French joined the war. It was a turning point.
How were laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
9 of 13 states had to vote but each state only got one vote regardless of population.
Describe the Stamp Act.
Tax was added requiring all paper products to be stamped.
Describe the economy in the New England Colony.
- Fishing
- Trade
What were some problems at the Jamestown Colony?
- Nearly everyone starved to death.
- Colonists were looking for gold and didn't care about food.
Describe the battle of Trenton and Princeton.
American win. British leave New Jersey.
What were the causes of the French and Indian War?
- Great Britain's national debt doubled during the war.
- British and French argued over the Ohio Valley.
Forced colonists to house and take care of British soldiers.
Describe the geography of the New England colonies. (There are 4 listed)
- Cold
- Long Winters
What was the Boston Massacre?
Killing Americans for attacking British officers. Used propaganda to make British look bad.
Describe the battle of Bunker Hill.
Moral win for Americans. Proved Americans were able to fight the British.
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
- No army
- Not able to tax
- States were independent
Describe the Townshend Acts.
Taxes that were passed by British to pay for the American government.
Describe the geography and economy of the Southern Colonies. (There are 3 listed)
- Slavery
- Plantations
- Long farming seasons
Why was Shay's Rebellion so important?
It showed the wrongs in The Articles of Confederation.
Describe the battle of Yorktown.
Last battle of the American Revolution. Americans won and earned their independence.
What were the effects of the French and Indian War?
- British had great debt.
- British Won.
- France lost territory.
Laws to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
Describe the geography and economy of the Middle or Mid Atlantic Colonies. (There are 4 listed)
- Farmlands
- Trade
- 4 Seasons
- Agriculture
What was the Columbian Exchange?
It was an exchange of goods, ideas, diseases, and people throughout the old and new world.