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Beginnings of the American Revolution
Africans in America
Founding the Nation
The French and Indian War
The Colonies
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Colonial unity increased after the ________________ occurred, where tensions between the colonists and British troops came to a violent head. It is eventually used to help the colonists' cause for freedom from British tyranny.
What is The Boston Massacre Remember that Bostonians were angry with the British soldiers because they acted rudely and violently towards the colonists and competed for their jobs!
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What ocean did the Africans cross on the way to America?
What is the Atlantic Ocean.
100
The __________ were the first attempt at creating unity between the states. Under this the states could keep most of their power and independence.
What are the Articles of Confederation. Remember the Articles of Confederation were very weak. The states feared a central power. Under the Articles, Congress could conduct foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, borrow money, and issue currency. They could not impose taxes!
100
True or False. The British and Iroquois fought on the same side during the French and Indian war.
What is TRUE. Remember that the French had a better relationship with the most native tribes than the British. The French traded with the Native Americans and intermarried, but eventually the Iroquois allied with the British.
100
In the 1630s over 15,000 Puritans fled England in order to escape religious persecution. This is known as the_________________. Hint: Something that birds and sea turtles do
What is the Great Migration. Remember the Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
200
Who was the first person to be killed in the American Revolution. Here is a hint: his name sounds like the upper part of a house, where things are stored.
Who is Crispus Attucks. Fun Fact: Crispus Attucks was an African American.
200
Many slaves came from this part of Africa. It is also known as the Ivory Coast.
West Africa
200
The concept of sharing power between the national and state governments is known as ____________.
What is Federalism. Remember that Federalists were supporters of the Constitution! Some federalists include James Madison, George Washington, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin. Anti-federalists supported state power and opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
200
This future US President fought during the French and Indian War.
Who is George Washington. Remember that Washington was given his first command as Lt. Col. with the militia. He helped build Fort Necessity. He bravely attacked the French at Fort Duquesne. Although he was forced to retreat, he was considered a hero
200
The first colony where people of all faiths could worship freely.
What is Rhode Island. Remember that Roger Williams establishes a separation of church and state in Rhode Island.
300
As a response to the Boston Tea Party the British Parliament passes a series of acts, known as the _____ Acts. Hint: The Americans couldn't tolerate them!
Coercive Acts (British name) or Intolerable Acts (American name) Remember the British Parliament wanted to force, coerce, and punish the Americans for stealing and destroying British goods.
300
The Middle and Southern Colonies relied on __________ for their workforce.
What is slavery.
300
Montesquieu, an Enlightenment thinker, came up with this concept. An example of it is the division of powers between the Judiciary branch, the Legislative branch, and the Executive branch.
What are checks and balances. Remember that the founders feared that if any one man or branch gained to much power the government could become corrupt.
300
The French and Indian War is also known as this _______ war. It is what the British call it.
What is The Seven Years War Remember after Britain hear that Gen. Braddock and his troops were ambushed by the French, the British declare war on France.
300
The South Carolinian economy formed around plantations. One of the main cash crops was called "Blue Gold." What is the "Blue Gold" crop that they were growing?
What is Indigo.
400
In response to this act, Patrick Henry goes before the House of Burgess and coins the phrase no "taxation without representation." Hint: This act required the British seal, or ____ of approval on all documents.
What is The Stamp Act. Remember that this act infuriated the colonists so much so that they decided to create there own form of government called the First Continental Congress.
400
Often referred to as the __________, the trip from Africa to America was very harsh and dangerous. Many Africans died on the America. Hint: They didn't take the highway or the low way.
What is the Middle Passage
400
The Constitution divides the Legislative branch into two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the vocabulary term that means two houses?
What is bicameral. This is also an example of checking and balancing power.
400
In 1763 the ________________ treaty divided North America between Great Britain and Spain.
What is The Treaty of Paris (1763) Remember that in 1759 James Wolfe attacked Quebec and eventually captured Montreal. Soon after the war ends.
400
The Middle Colonies economy's relied heavily on this type of farming. The Middle Colonies farms were much larger. They grew wheat and raised livestock.
What is commercial farming.
500
The first battles of the American Revolution occur at ________ and ________.
What are Lexington and Concord. Remember the Massachusetts Minutemen were well prepared for the first fight because Paul Revere road during the night to warn the Revolutionaries!
500
True or False. In the 1600s African Americans could get out of slavery, improve their lives and their social status through hard work.
What is False! Slaves had the lowest social status and could not move up in society.
500
The first ten amendments are known as the ___________.
What is the Bill of Rights. Remember that some states, like NY and VA were hesitant to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
500
After the war some Native American tribes were upset with the British because colonists began settling in their territories. In order to avoid more conflict King George III issued this ________________ to stop westward expansion.
What is The Proclamation of 1763. Remember King George III proclaimed the Appalachian Mountains the western boundary for settlement. This angered the colonists because some had already settled there. This is one of the causes of the Revolutionary War!
500
Spanish colonies were often formed as religious ________, religious settlements to convert the Native Americans.
What are missions.