APUSH Review Period 3

British Policies

100

Britain imposed a series of laws in the 1760s in order to solve what problem after the French and Indian War?

Huge debt; new land that needed oversight; avoidance of another military conflict

200

After the French and Indian War, Britain did this to maintain control over its land (and keep an eye on the colonists)

Established permanent army units in the American colonies

300

Identify the treaty that ended the French and Indian War and one (1) other thing that it specifically did

Treaty of Paris (1763); awarded Britain all of French Canada, Ohio River Valley, and formerly-French territory around the Mississippi River; Spain gained control of the "Louisiana" territory west of the Mississippi

400

This geographic line was established in 1763; explain the line and identify what SPECIFIC event led to its creation

Proclamation Line of 1763; Pontiac's Rebellion (destructive campaign led by Ottawa chief Pontiac - Britain fights back successfully with biological warfare, but is alarmed at more potential Native American conflicts)

500

Identify two acts passed by Parliament from 1764-67 and what each of them did

Sugar Act (1764) - first ever law passed by Parliament for raising tax revenue in colonies; imposed a duty (import tax) on sugar imported into the colonies

Stamp Act (1765) - created a tax on paper goods (envelopes, legal documents, cards, printed materials) by requiring an official stamp

Declaratory Act (1766) - a formal announcement that stated that Britain/Parliament had the right to tax the colonists if they wanted to - right to reign "in all cases"

Townshend Acts (1767) - imposed an import tax on common household goods (tea, paper, glass, paint, lead) in order to avoid boycotts

Famous Americans

100

This notable American gained his earliest military experience in the French and Indian War

George Washington

200

Who was the third president of the US and what was one political policy/idea he believed in?

Thomas Jefferson - limited government, Democratic-Republican, preferred France over Britain, rural/agrarian vision for the country

300

These two Americans served as ambassadors to France during the war to convince them to aid the American cause

Benjamin Franklin, John Adams (later T. Jeffy)

400

This American convinced many to get on board with the independence movement by explaining the arguments and appealing to them in accessible language

Thomas Paine (Common Sense)

500

This famous American implored her husband to "Remember the Ladies" in their new form of government

Abigail Adams

American Politics

100

Who was the first president of the US and for how long did he serve?

George Washington - 2 terms

200

Who won the presidential election in 1796 and for how long did they serve?

John Adams - 1 term

300

Identify one important precedent set by George Washington

Isolation; 2 terms as president

400

Identify the first two political parties that formed and one figure from each

Federalists, Democratic-Republicans

500

Explain the unique scenario of the election of 1800

1st election where parties are organized with candidates for prez AND VP - elector's ballots don't specify which is which, so Jefferson and his proposed VP (Burr) both win in a tie - goes to H of R

American Revolution

100

The Continental Army was led by whom?

George Washington

200

The first battle of the American Revolution & its year

Lexington & Concord, 1775

300

This battle of the Revolution often referred to as the "turning point" - what was it and why was it the turning point?

Battle of Saratoga (1777) - the Americans win under command of Gen. Horatio Gates; this convinces the French to fight for the Americans

400

These acts were passed in direct response to the Boston Tea Party. What were they called and what was one specific thing that they did?

Intolerable/Coercive Acts (1774) - closed Boston's port for commercial use; required MA gov positions to be appointed by British officials; made British officials immune to prosecution in MA (could go back to England to be tried); required colonies to feed and house troops if needed (strengthened former Quartering Act)

500

Two significant meetings of key American figures occurred before and during the American revolution. What were these meetings called and what was the result of each of them?

1st Continental Congress (1774) - issued a Declaration of Rights, set a plan in motion to stop importing British goods if Coercive Acts not repealed, and agree to meet the following year if problems not resolved

2nd Continental Congress (1775) - officially appoint GW as leader of military, issue a Declaration of Causes, issue Olive Branch Petition