French and Indian War
He started the French and Indian War
Who was George Washington
Despite Mercantilist policies, the British Empire was largely absent from colonial life and failed to enforce mercantilist laws. This was known as
Salutary Neglect
The Sons of Liberty were led by this man
Samuel Adams
The ideas of self-government, the social contract, and the protection of people's natural rights, were presented in this philosopher's works.
John Locke
Following the Battle of Lexington and Concord, delegates from the colonies met to discuss war plans
2nd Continental Congress
The French and Indian War began here
What is the Ohio River Valley
He passed a series of taxes which were placed on the colonists in 1764 and 1765
Who was George Grenville?
The familiar cry of colonists, as they protested the various taxes imposed by Britain
"No taxation without representation"
Thomas Paine wrote about the need for the colonies to separate from Britain in this pamphlet.
What was Common Sense?
a significant breakthrough that helped the Patriots reach victory in the Revolutionary War, following the battle of Saratoga
alliance with France
Prime Minister of Britain dedicated to the war effort, put more money into it, turning the tide in Britains favor
Who was William Pitt?
The British attempt to prevent colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
When a mob of colonists aggressively protested the stationing of British troops in Boston, shots were fired into the crowd. This was known as
The Boston Massacre
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by him
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Thomas Paine wrote this to boost American morale following defeats in battle.
The Crisis
Attempt by colonists to unite in the common cause of war against France, which ultimately did not happen
Albany Plan of Union
They helped ensure successful colonial boycotts and the non-importation movement by making products here in the colonies (such as tea/ clothing...)
Daughters of Liberty
12 colonies sent delegates to meet to discuss the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
What was the Continental Congress?
The principle that ultimate power lies in the people is known as this.
What is popular sovereignty?
Turning point of the war came during this battle.
Saratoga
Native Americans continue to attack British and colonial positions after the French and Indian War ended
What was Pontiac's Rebellion?
Delegates from the different colonies met here to push for the repeal of the Stamp Act
Stamp Act Congress
The system of communication that emerged in the colonies to help spread news and plans between the colonies
What were the Committees of Correspondence?
The idea of checks and balances and separate branches of government was introduced by this philosopher
Baron de Montesquieu
The last battle of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown