Category 1
Reasons the British settled in the New World
- Religious persecution
- To expand their empire; be glorious
- Overpopulation
- To find GOLD and other natural resources
What was mercantilism?
Trade that benefits the mother country
What was Bacon's Rebellion?
Armed rebellion led by Nathanial Bacon after Governor William Berkeley refused to drive Native Americans out of Virginia.
What land was fought over during the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
Define:
1. Patriot
2. Loyalist
Patriot - wanted to break away from the British
Loyalist - LOYAL to the British
Why did the British settle along the coast/EAST of the Appalachian Mountains?
- Easier to trade and establish trading ports.
- Colonists were able to fish
- Closest to England
What is salutary neglect?
•England allowed its colonies local self rule
•Crown expected colonial cooperation with its economic policies & assistance in the empire's wars with France and Spain
What were some negative impacts of European settlement in the Americas on the Native Americans?
Spread of disease
Loss of land
Proclamation of 1763
Stated that colonists were forbidden to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains AKA the Ohio River Valley
"No Taxation Without Representation" meaning
You cannot tax me if I will not have a voice in parliament!
Describe the characteristics of the New England Colonies- geography and economy
Rocky soil - Access to Rivers and the Atlantic
Short growing season
Ship building - Ship Building - Fishing - trade
Identify 2 examples of self-government in the colonies
- Mayflower Compact
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
- Virginia House of Burgesses
- New England Town Meetings
What John Peter Zenger trial arrested for?
Owner of the print shop arrested for publishing newspapers that criticized the governor.
Why did the British begin to tax the colonists?
To make up for the French and Indian War debt
Explain the circumstances of the the Boston Tea Party
Cause and Event
1. Colonists, dumped 342 chests of tea in the sea.
2. Taxes, the tea act, led to the Boston Tea Party.
Characteristics of the Southern Colonies
- Warm and wet growing seasons
- Flat land
- Fertile soil
- Cash crops: Indigo, rice, tobacco
- High slave population
The main idea of this cartoon resulted most directly in which of the following? (Mercantilism cartoon).
British support for increased manufacturing in the American colonies
Impact of the John Peter Zenger trial
First Amendment - freedom of the press
Join or Die image
What is the meaning of this image?
Who is the author? Why is he important.
Meaning: Symbol of the colonies to unify to fight the French during the French and Indian War.
Author: Ben Franklin
Importance: Founding father, a PATRIOT!
Describe the Boston Massacre image.
1. Who are the victims depicted in the image?
2. Who drew this image? Why did he draw it?
3. Is this engraving accurate? Why or why not?
1. The colonists are depicted as the victims. They are being "innocently" shot at.
2. Paul Revere, a patriot. He is trying to increase the patriot cause.
3. This is not accurate. The colonists were not innocent, and were harassing the red coats prior to a shot being fired.
Why were the Middle Colonies known as the "bread basket" colonies
They grew many grains; wheat, barley, etc.
What is an alliance?
Groups that join together (countries, people, colonies).
Identify at least 2 forms VIOLENT forms of protests used by the colonists
Tar and feathering, hanging of effigies, pouring hot tea down throats, looting, rioting
What was the Albany Plan of Union and why was it rejected?
A plan to try to form a colonial alliance based on a design by Benjamin Franklin.
Rejected because the colonists were fearful they would lose their self government.
Identify at least 2 examples of NON-VIOLENT protests used by the colonists
Writing letters, Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, creating posters/images (propaganda), marching, pamphlets