Beginnings of America
Colonial Life
Rebellion
Important Documents
American Revolution
100

What were the 3 main countries that settled in the New World? 

France, Spain, and England

100

What was the Enlightenment? 

Movement of logic and reason 

100

Why were the French and English fighting in the New World? 

The French settled too close the the English colonies border
100

What was the Declaration of Independence about? 

Being independent from Great Britain 

100

Explain the Battle of Bunker Hill 

Occurred on Breeds Hill, Colonists on the top of the hill, Redcoats are marching up the hill, Colonists run out of ammo and have to retreat, this is seen as a moral victory to the colonists 

200

What settlement went through the "starving times" in the 1600s? 

Jamestown

200

Why was the colony of Carolina created? 

It was a gift to the King 

200

What does the Treaty of Paris 1763 establish? 

No lands in North America can be occupied by the French 

200

What did the Mayflower Compact do? 

Set up democracy for the colony of Massachusetts 

200

Why was the landscape a weakness for the redcoats? 

They have never been there before

300

Define salutary neglect 

Loose/no supervision 

300

Roger Williams founded what colony? 

Rhode Island 

300

What does the Proclamation Line of 1763 establish? 

No colonists can move past the Appalachian Mountains 

300
What was the Olive Branch Petition? 

Last chance of peace with the King 

300

Explain what happened in Valley Forge

It was winter time and the colonial army had to settle in Valley Forge. They lacked food and shelter and soon many soldiers became sick and died. They received training during this time as well. 

400

What is the difference between proprietary and royal colonies? 

Proprietary are colonies owned by rich people or joint stock companies. Royal colonies are owned by the King 

400

What is mercantilism? 

System of increasing a nations wealth and power through trade with colonies

400

How many were killed during the Boston Massacre? 

Five 

400

Explain Common Sense by Thomas Paine 

Pamphlet to persuade people to join the revolution 

400

What battle does the British lose that ultimately makes them give up their chances of winning the war? 

Yorktown 

500

New Netherlands is also known as what? 

New York 

500

What were John Locke's enlightenment beliefs? List 5 of them. 

Natural Rights, Life, Liberty, Property, and Social Contract 

500

What was the Albany Plan of Union about? 

Colonies forming their own central government in case they lost against the French in the war 

500

What are the four parts of the Declaration? 

Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances, and Resolution of Independence

500

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 establish? 

Independence in the colonies