American Revolution
What war was England and France fighting in?
French & Indian War
What territory did England gain after the French & Indian War?
Ohio River Valley
What prevented the colonists from moving Westward?
Proclamation Line of 1763
What is Mercantilism?
Unfair trade between the Mother country and the colonies. Only benefits the Mother country
What does S.S.T. stand for?
Sugar, Stamp, Townshend Acts
What are three forms of self-govt?
House of Burgers
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact
What is tyranny?
Cruel & Oppressive gov't
Why did the British gov't begin to tax the colonies?
To pay England back for defending the colonies
What are three forms of Civil Disobedience?
Protest, Boycott, Petition, Tar & Feather
Who was King of England?
King George III
What does the 555 stand for? (Boston Massacre)
March 5, 5 shots, 5 killed
Who was the 1st person killed during the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
Sons of Liberty
Who was in charge of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
What did England pass after the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
What was the 1st battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord
What did the colonists do at the 2nd Continental Congress?
Declaration of Independence
Who was elected General of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What month, date, year was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
What 5 freedoms are included in the 1st Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Where did Washington train his troops?
Winter at Valley Forge
What was the Final battle of the American Revolution?
Yorktown
What was the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris