Colonial Thinking
What is a natural right?
A right that you are born with that cannot be taken away from you
The French were known for being hunters, trappers, and traders of what North American animal?
Beaver
Why was the Stamp Act of 1765 particularly upsetting to the colonists?
They believed only their own elected assemblies had the right to tax them.
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, called for_____________.
independence from England
Why did George Washington think he could win the Battle of Trenton?
He believed he could surprise the British forces.
What theory was John Locke famous for?
Natural Rights
Who fought the British for control of settlements in the Ohio River Valley in 1754?
France
Which act required colonists to house British soldiers in their homes?
Quartering Act
What was the Purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
to assert colonial rights and get the Intolerable Acts repealed
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
The patriots gained European allies, France and Spain.
Why was the English Bill of Rights important?
It set clear limits on the power of the king and queen.
Which event marked the start of the French and Indian War?
The French attacked George Washington at Fort Necessity.
Which of the following was used as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
British soldiers were housed with the colonies.
What was the most important function of the Second Continental Congress?
to create the Continental Army
How did the French help the Americans?
When they believed victory was possible, they supplied money, equipment, troops, and ships.
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
To protect subjects from unjust punishment and limit the power of the king or queen
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1763? (ended the French and Indian War)
France lost Canada and lands east of the Mississippi River to England.
What acts were passed to punish the colonists after the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
Which battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Why did the British choose to fight in the southern colonies?
A large number of loyalists lived in the Southern Colonies.
How did the Great Awakening impact the colonies?
Colonists began to challenge English authority and think of themselves as equals.
England needed colonial tax revenue to pay large debts from ______.
The French and Indian War
How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre?
5
Why did the colonists get so angry about “taxation without representation?”
collecting taxes without their permission was a violation of their rights
Explain one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 after the American Revolution and its importance for the United States’ future.
The British agreed to recognize the independence of the United States of America. Now that the United States were independent, they took firm hold of freedom of trade which sparked a growing economy. As an independent nation, they also focused on liberty and equality for Americans as they started to create a new government based on republicanism.
The British agreed to approve the new American boundaries. The new country was bounded on the West by the Mississippi River, on the North by Canada, and the South by Florida owned by Spain. Lands owned by many Loyalists and Native Americans were signed away to the United States. With this land and new borders, the United States is going to have lots of room to grow and expand their territory. Without the limits of a king, they will grow and expand their territory.