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What was the first permanent English settlement in America? What year was it founded?
Jamestown 1607
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who was known for her letters to her husband, saying, “Remember the ladies”?
Abigail Adams
What is a representative government?
A system where people elect leaders to make laws and decisions for them
Which European country allied with the colonists to help them with the American Revolution?
France
What was the main reason France colonized the Americas?
"Gold" to profit off of fur trading
What was Valley Forge and why was it so significant?
There were terrible conditions during the winter, but this helped the American soldiers come out even stronger when the winter was over
Who is remembered as a naval hero of the Revolution, saying, “I have not yet begun to fight”?
John Paul Jones
What does Jefferson mean in the Declaration when he writes about “unalienable rights”?
Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was the importance of the First Great Awakening?
It was a religious revival that encouraged equality and democratic ideas
What colony was founded by the Pilgrims? What year was it founded?
Plymouth in 1620
What is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Which woman used her writing to push for independence during the Revolution?
Mercy Otis Warren
What was Britain's reaction to the Boston tea party? Be Specific!
The Intolerable Acts, the Boston Harbor was closed to trade until the owners of the tea were compensated
What was the colonists reaction to the Stamp Act?
They would boycott British goods
Compare Plymouth and Jamestown in terms of reasons for founding
Jamestown — founded for economic gain
Plymouth — founded for religious freedom
What officially ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris
Who introduced indigo as a cash crop in the Southern colonies?
Eliza Pinckney
What is the Mayflower Compact, and why was it important?
An agreement signed by Pilgrims in 1620 to form self-government; it was an early example of democracy.
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
It was the final major battle where Britain surrendered.
Compare the geography and economy of the New England and Southern colonies. How were they different?
New England had rocky soil, cold climate, and focused on fishing/shipbuilding; Southern colonies had fertile soil, warm climate, and relied on cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo.
What land did the United States acquire after the American Revolution? What document granted them this land?
Land east of the Mississippi River, from the Treaty of Paris
Who was banished from Massachusetts for her religious beliefs and spoke out for women in religion?
Anne Hutchinson
What were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, why were they important, and who wrote them?
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Britain was in debt and taxed the colonists heavily which made the colonists angry