Beginnings of America
What were the 3 main countries that settled in the New World?
France, Spain, and England
What was the Enlightenment?
Movement of logic and reason
Why were the French and English fighting in the New World?
What was the Declaration of Independence about?
Being independent from Great Britain
Explain the Battle of Bunker Hill
Occurred on Breeds Hill, Colonists on the top of the hill, Redcoats are marching up the hill, Colonists run out of ammo and have to retreat, this is seen as a moral victory to the colonists
What settlement went through the "starving times" in the 1600s?
Jamestown
Why was the colony of Carolina created?
It was a gift to the King
What does the Treaty of Paris 1763 establish?
No lands in North America can be occupied by the French
What did the Mayflower Compact do?
Set up democracy for the colony of Massachusetts
Why was the landscape a weakness for the redcoats?
They have never been there before
Define salutary neglect
Loose/no supervision
Roger Williams founded what colony?
Rhode Island
What does the Proclamation Line of 1763 establish?
No colonists can move past the Appalachian Mountains
Last chance of peace with the King
Explain what happened in Valley Forge
It was winter time and the colonial army had to settle in Valley Forge. They lacked food and shelter and soon many soldiers became sick and died. They received training during this time as well.
What is the difference between proprietary and royal colonies?
Proprietary are colonies owned by rich people or joint stock companies. Royal colonies are owned by the King
What is mercantilism?
System of increasing a nations wealth and power through trade with colonies
How many were killed during the Boston Massacre?
Five
Explain Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Pamphlet to persuade people to join the revolution
What battle does the British lose that ultimately makes them give up their chances of winning the war?
Yorktown
New Netherlands is also known as what?
New York
What were John Locke's enlightenment beliefs? List 5 of them.
Natural Rights, Life, Liberty, Property, and Social Contract
What was the Albany Plan of Union about?
Colonies forming their own central government in case they lost against the French in the war
What are the four parts of the Declaration?
Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances, and Resolution of Independence
What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 establish?
Independence in the colonies