COLONIES
Which region depended MOST on agriculture?
Southern Colonies
What did “liberty” mean?
Freedom
Name one British tax
Stamp Act or Tea Act
What are rights?
Freedoms people have
What are the cash crops?
(tobacco, rice, indigo)
What colony was first permanent English settlement?
Jamestown
What was the MAIN cause of the war? (The Saying)
No taxation without representation
Colonies wanted ______ without representation
No taxation
Weak central government means?
States have more power
Which region was known for fishing and shipbuilding?
New England
What happen at Saratoga, what allies join?
France joins
What did France provide?
Money, soldiers, navy
What does One strength do?
Protects rights
What were cash crops?
Crops grown to sell (tobacco, rice, indigo)
What document created a weak central government?
Articles of Confederation
What did they do at Valley Forge?
Training
Who protested British actions? (A Group of people)
Sons of Liberty
What is limited government?
Government has limited power
Who helped the colonists survive early on?
Native Americans
“Give me liberty or give me death!” was said by who?
Patrick Henry
Why did France help?
Revenge + America proved they could win
What battle caused France to join?
Battle of Saratoga
What does One weakness do?
Too weak to enforce laws