Acts of Revolutionary War
Articles of Confederation/French and Indian War
British Acts
Geography/Economy
Miscellaneous
100

Describe the battle of Lexington and Concord.

First battle of the Revolutionary War. America won. 

100

What were the Articles of Confederation? 

- An article that stated laws. 

- It was a failed government.

100

Describe the Tea Act. 

Tax was added to tea. It led to Boston tea party. 

100

What are geographic landforms?

Geographic landforms are features of the earth.

100

What were the circumstances of the colony of Roanoke? 

The entire colony was abandoned with no hints of what happened. 

200

Describe the battle of Saratoga. 

American win. The French joined the war. It was a turning point. 

200

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. 

200

Describe the Stamp Act. 

Tax was added requiring all paper products to be stamped. 

200

Describe the economy in the New England Colony. 

- Fishing

- Trade

200

What were some problems at the Jamestown Colony? 

- Nearly everyone starved to death. 

- Colonists were looking for gold and didn't care about food. 

300

Describe the battle of Trenton and Princeton.

American win. British leave New Jersey. 

300

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. 

300
Describe the Quartering Acts. 

Forced colonists to house and take care of British soldiers.

300

Describe the geography of the New England colonies. (There are 4 listed)

- Cold

- Long Winters

300

What was the Boston Massacre? 

Killing Americans for attacking British officers. Used propaganda to make British look bad. 

400

Describe the battle of Bunker Hill. 

Moral win for Americans. Proved Americans were able to fight the British. 

400

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? 

- No army

- Not able to tax

- States were independent

400

Describe the Townshend Acts.

Taxes that were passed by British to pay for the American government. 

400

Describe the geography and economy of the Southern Colonies. (There are 3 listed)

- Slavery 

- Plantations

- Long farming seasons

400

Why was Shay's Rebellion so important?

It showed the wrongs in The Articles of Confederation. 

500

Describe the battle of Yorktown. 

Last battle of the American Revolution. Americans won and earned their independence. 

500

What were the effects of the French and Indian War? 

- British had great debt.

- British Won. 

- France lost territory.

500
Describe the Intolerable Acts. 

Laws to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party. 

500

Describe the geography and economy of the Middle or Mid Atlantic Colonies. (There are 4 listed)

- Farmlands

- Trade 

- 4 Seasons

- Agriculture

500

What was the Columbian Exchange?

It was an exchange of goods, ideas, diseases, and people throughout the old and new world. 

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