LEVEL 1
Reasons the British settled in the New World
- Religious persecution
- To expand their empire; be glorious
- Overpopulation
- To find GOLD and other natural resources
What was mercantilism?
Trade that benefits the mother country
What was Bacon's Rebellion?
Armed rebellion led by Nathanial Bacon after Governor William Berkeley refused to drive Native Americans out of Virginia.
What land was fought over during the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
Patriot - wanted to break away from the British
Loyalist - LOYAL to the British
Why did the British settle along the coast/EAST of the Appalachian Mountains?
- Easier to trade and establish trading ports.
- Colonists were able to fish
- Closest to England
What is salutary neglect?
•England allowed its colonies local self rule
•Crown expected colonial cooperation with its economic policies & assistance in the empire's wars with France and Spain
Impact of Bacon's Rebellion
Proclamation of 1763
Stated that colonists were forbidden to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains AKA the Ohio River Valley
"No Taxation Without Representation" meaning
You cannot tax me if I will not have a voice in parliament!
Characteristics of the New England Colonies
Forests, hills and combined with hard rocky land.cold climate and long winters.Poor land for farming. They relied on fishing and whaling. And became craftsmen and merchants.They were puritans, hard working and very religious.
Examples of self-government in the colonies
- Mayflower Compact
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
- House of Burgesses
John Peter Zenger trial
Owner of the print shop arrested for publishing newspapers that criticized the governor.
Why did the British begin to tax the colonists?
To make up for the French and Indian War debt
Boston Tea Party image:
1. What was the Boston Tea Party? 2. What led to it?
2. Taxes, the tea act, led to the BTP.
Characteristics of the Southern Colonies
- Warm and wet growing seasons
- Flat land
- Fertile soil
- Cash crops: Indigo, rice, tobacco
- High slave population
The main idea of this cartoon resulted most directly in which of the following? (Mercantilism cartoon).
British support for increased manufacturing in the American colonies
Impact of the John Peter Zenger trial
First Amendment - freedom of the press
Join or Die image
What is the meaning of this image?
Who is the author? Why is he important.
Meaning: Symbol of the colonies to unify to fight the French during the French and Indian War.
Author: Ben Franklin
Importance: Founding father, a PATRIOT!
Describe the Boston Massacre image.
1. Who are the victims depicted in the image?
2. Who drew this image? Why did he draw it?
3. Is this engraving accurate? Why or why not?
1. The colonists are depicted as the victims. They are being "innocently" shot at.
2. Paul Revere, a patriot. He is trying to increase the patriot cause.
3. This is not accurate. The colonists were not innocent, and were harassing the red coats prior to a shot being fired.
The "bread basket" colonies
The middle colonies
What is an alliance?
Groups that join together (countries, people, colonies).
VIOLENT forms of protests
Tar and feathering, hanging of effigies, pouring hot tea down throats, looting, rioting
What was the Albany Plan of Union and why was it rejected?
A plan to try to form a colonial alliance based on a design by Benjamin Franklin.
Rejected because the colonists were fearful they would lose their self government.
Forms of NON-VIOLENT protests
Writing letters, Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, creating posters/images (propaganda), marching, pamphlets