Chapter 4: Colonial Development
Right after the French and Indian War, the British King ordered colonists to stay east of the Appalachian Mountains in this very controversial law.
The Proclamation of 1763
A War fought in the colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won and were now in a massive amount of debt. To pay off this debt they decided to tax the colonist. What was the name of this war?
The French and Indian War
This event was a turning point in the American Revolution where colonial forces received training from Prussian military officer Barron Von Stueben. (Hint: it was a difficult time and many colonial soldiers died; 1 in 10 soldiers deserted)
Winter at Valley Forge
What were the British Soldiers referred to as during the American Revolutionary War?
Red Coats
He has a famous cousin named John. The main leader of the Sons of Liberty.
Samuel Adams
One reason colonists came to America was to make money. In Virginia (Jamestown Colony), they made most of their money growing this.
Tobacco
An incident in 1770 in which British troops fired on and killed five American colonists. The soldiers later went to trial and were found not guilty of murder.
The Boston Massacre
Which battle ended the American Revolutionary War leading to the Treaty of Paris?
The Battle of Yorktown
What city was the capital of the United States of America following the American Revolutionary War until 1800?
Philadelphia
An American general and hero at Saratoga, he switched sides and joined the British late in the war, becoming the most infamous of American traitors.
Benedict Arnold
This group of colonists created this document so they could govern themselves when they arrived to America. (Hint: they were on a ship)
Mayflower Compact
A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
What was the name of the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War known as the "shot heard around the world"
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who created the famous "Join or Die" political cartoon of a snake broken into several pieces?
Ben Franklin
The main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This law (passed in 1651) forced the colonies to only trade with England. It was an effect of the profitable Triangular Trade.
Navigation Acts.
Thomas Paine wrote this Revolutionary Pamphlet that was used to inspire colonists to fight against the British.
Common Sense
After this battle, France would join the Americans in the revolutionary war. (Hint: The British were appalled at the Americans, and lost several officers during the battle)
The Battle of Saratoga
Where did a majority of Loyalists live during the American Revolutionary War?
New York City
This man rode his horse and alarmed the countryside of approaching British soldiers on the night of April 18, 1775.
Paul Revere
American Revolutionary leader and pamphleteer (born in England) who supported the American colonist's fight for independence and supported the French Revolution (1737-1809)
Thomas Paine
One of the causes of the revolution was these acts in 1774, which were a punishment on colonists in Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
Which battle had the least amount of casualties (at 0 deaths), and only 1 soldier wounded early in the American Revolutionary War?
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Which foreign country greatly assisted the 13 American Colonies in their fight for Independence against Great Britain?
France
The name of the group of Representatives that met in Philadelphia to discuss the future of the 13 colonies and how they would go about breaking away from Great Britain.
Continental Congress