The French and Indian War
What land did Britain and France fight over that started the French & Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
What was Britain’s “hands-off” policy toward the colonies called?
Salutary Neglect
What religious movement inspired colonists to think for themselves and question authority?
The Great Awakening
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What was America’s first constitution called?
The Articles of Confederation
Who gained fame as a young soldier during the French & Indian War?
George Washington
Which act required colonists to provide food and housing to British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
What document by Thomas Paine convinced many colonists to support independence?
Common Sense
What was Washington’s key strategy called that involved dragging out the war to wear Britain down?
War of Attrition
What event proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shays' Rebellion
What was the main reason the Albany Plan of Union failed?
Colonies weren’t ready to unite under one government
What protest phrase became the colonists’ rallying cry against unfair taxes?
“No taxation without representation!”
According to Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, what are “natural rights”?
Life, liberty, and property
Which battle convinced France to join the war as an American ally?
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
Created two houses—Senate (equal votes) and House of Representatives (based on population)
Which treaty ended the French & Indian War and gave Britain control of Canada?
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
What event in 1770 increased tensions after British soldiers fired on unarmed colonists?
The Boston Massacre
What was the First Continental Congress formed to do?
Unite colonies to resist British rule
What was the final battle of the war where Britain surrendered?
The Battle of Yorktown
What did Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution before ratifying it?
The Bill of Rights
How did the French & Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Britain was in debt and began taxing the colonies, angering them
What was the purpose of the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts?
To punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party
What was the Declaration of Independence
A written document explaining why the colonies are demanding independence from Britain
Who won the Revolutionary war?
The Colonies
What message did the American Revolution send to the world?
That people can overthrow their rulers/colonizers to create a government that's FOR the people.