American Revolution
The American Revolution began with the "shot heard around the world" at what battle?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Britain tried to raise money from the colonists to pay off their French/Indian war debt by taxing what two goods? (first items taxed)
Sugar and stamps
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
A form of labor that is willingly entered into through a contract with an employee and employer.
Indentured servant
What was the term used to describe the war between Britain and its colonies?
The American Revolution
At which battle did Britain surrender, resulting in the colonists winning their independence?
Battle of Yorktown
How did Britain's territorial claims strengthen after the French and Indian War?
Britain defeated France and forced France to surrender its claims.
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
A form of labor that is NOT willingly entered into and there is no element of choice.
Slavery
Who fought in the French-Indian War?
France/Native Americans vs. Britain/colonists
They fought for both Britain and the Colonists
How did Britain try to control the colonies after the French-Indian War?
- Colonists taxed more/trade controlled by Britain
- not allowed to expand past the Appalachian Mountains
What is the definition of natural rights?
rights that are given to you by birth
***essential to establishing America's freedom***
The name of someone who wanted to remain loyal to the British crown.
Loyalist
Finish this sentiment: Land = Wealth and Wealth = ________.
POWER!!!
Name 3 advantages Britain had in the American Revolution.
Strong navy
Superior resources and ammunition
support of loyalists
Money/central govt
Explain the phrase "no taxation without representation"
Colonists were upset that they had to pay taxes without having a say in Parliament.
What is the definition of unalienable rights?
Rights you cannot surrender to the government
True of False: Colonial economies varied by the different regions, depending on their geographic conditions. GIVE AN EXAMPLE FOR THE POINT.
True...
New England: harsh climate/seaborne trade
Middle: Fertile soil/grain "breadbasket"
Southern: warm climate/cash crops
What were the roles of women during the Revolutionary War? (3 things)
Nurses, spies, propaganda/campaigners
Why did the idea of emancipation grow in popularity in some new states after the Revolution?
Enslaving people did not fit with the new ideals of liberty and equality.
What was created as a result of the Intolerable Acts?
First Continental Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three unalienable rights all Americans are entitled to?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Under this economic theory a nation's economy can be strengthened by the use of protective tariffs, trade monopolies, and a balance of exports over imports.
Mercantilism
Name the 3 things that the Treaty of Paris did.
1. Britain recognized the colonist's independence.
2. All land west to the Mississippi River belongs to America.
3. Evacuation of British troops.