Certain basic rights that all subjects of the English king/queen were believed to have, as established through the centuries
What are the RIGHTS OF ENGLISHMEN
100
A legal document that granted royal permission to operate a colony
What is a CHARTER
100
He was considered the best writer at the 2nd Continental Congress, and was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is THOMAS JEFFERSON
100
The fast-acting citizen militia of Massachusetts were nicknamed this
What are MINUTEMEN
100
The people have the highest authority
What is POPULAR SOVREIGNTY
200
The first document where limits were placed on the powers of a monarch
What is the MAGNA CARTA
200
This order from King George III forbid American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and was the first example of Britain trying to tighten control over its colonies
What is the PROCLAMATION OF 1763
200
His writings were a major influence on the Declaration of Independence
Who is JOHN LOCKE
200
Throughout the war, this group had no money and no legal permission to exist
What is CONGRESS
200
Virginia's constitution was the first state constitution to include this
What is a BILL (or DECLARATION) OF RIGHTS
300
The three ranks of people in feudal society
What are ROYALTY, NOBILITY, and COMMON (or PEASANTS)
300
This law was the first attempt to tax the colonies, and attempt to stop smuggling
What is the SUGAR ACT OF 1764
300
The colonists who remained loyal to Britain were known as this, while the colonists who favored independence were known as this
What are LOYALISTS (or "TORIES") and PATRIOTS
300
This crucial American victory convinced the French to become American allies
What is the BATTLE OF SARATOGA
300
This created our the first national government
What are the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
400
This 1689 document prevented the king from interfering with free speech in Parliament or collect any taxes without Parliament's permission
What is the ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS
400
Two violent and/or criminal incidents of the early 1770s that led to even greater animosity between Britain and the colonies, and resulted in British authorities closing Boston Harbor
What are the BOSTON MASSACRE (1770) and the BOSTON TEA PARTY (1773)
400
The Declaration is organized into these four parts
What are IDEALS, ARGUMENTS, COMPLAINTS, and CONCLUSION
400
After 1778, most combat in the Revolutionary War shifted here
What is the SOUTHERN STATES -- THE CAROLINAS, GEORGIA, VIRGINIA
400
Even though it was needed to unify the 13 states, many Americans feared this
What is a NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
500
Based on long-standing customs and decisions of law courts
What is COMMON LAW
500
These were set up by the 1st Continental Congress to help the colonies stay informed and aware of events in other colonies
What are COMMITTEES OF CORRESPONDENCE
500
Because of his many abuses, King George III is said to have violated this
What is the SOCIAL CONTRACT (or NATURAL RIGHTS of the colonists)
500
The final American victory over the British Army took place here
What is YORKTOWN, VA
500
This was one of the problems with the Articles of Confederation
What are NO AUTHORITY TO TAX, REGULATE TRADE BETWEEN STATES, NO POWER OVER STATE GOVTS. OR CITIZENS