what is the first continental congress. when delegates from all the colonies except georgia met to...
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What is the First Continental Congress
When delegates from all the colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England
The Proclamation of 1763 said the colonist
could not
Buy land, hunt, or explore west of the Appalachian
Mountains
When King George issues the
Proclamation of 1763 it did what to
the colonist
The Proclamation of 1763 made the colonists furious
List the names of the countries and groups that fought in the French and
Indian War
France, England, & American Indians
What are the sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction (unhappy) (Things done to the
Colonists by the King)
-Colonies had no representation in Parliament-colonists forced to pay taxes and obey acts.-King issues Proclamation of 1763-colonial governors enforced the laws&they were resented for it
What were some causes of the French and
Indian War
-Britain's desire to remain a world power-The colonists wanted
to expand into the Ohio River Valley, which was claimed by the French
What were some effects of the French and
Indian War
-England gains control of all the land east of the Mississippi
River-England imposed taxes to raise
revenue necessary to pay the cost of the French and Indian
War.
What is a Proprietor?
-A person who owns a large tract (a piece) of land
and acts as a governor of the
area.
The treaty to end the Revolutionary war
was signed where?
Paris(Treaty of Paris)
What is the Battle of
Yorktown?
This victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris
England recognized American independence in this treaty.
Who was King George III?
British king during the
Revolutionary era
Who was Lord
Cornwallis?
British general who surrendered at Yorktown
Who was John Adams?
A champion of the cause of
independence & will become our 2nd President
Who was George
Washington?
Commander of the Continental Army and will
become the 1st President.
Who was Thomas
Jefferson?
Main author of the Declaration of Independence & will become the
3rd President
Who was Patrick Henry?
He was a Patriot and he gave the speech which contained the famous line "give me
liberty or give me death!"
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
He was a prominent member of the
Continental Congress & helped
write the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Paine?
He was a journalist and the author of
Common Sense
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
She was a former slave who wrote poems and plays
supporting independence
Who was Paul Revere?
He made the daring ride to warn the
colonists by yelling "The British are
coming!"
What was the importance of the
Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The site of the first armed
conflict of the Revolutionary
War
What was the Boston
Massacre?
Colonists in Boston were
shot after taunting British
soldiers
What was the Boston Tea
Party?
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led
patriots in throwing tea into Boston
Harbor to protest tea taxes
What was the Battle of
Saratoga?
This American victory was the turning point in
the war.
What is the Declaration of
Independence?
It was signed on July 4, 1776 – The
document declared that the colonies
wanted independence from Britain.
What are the 3 “unalienable rights”
stated in the Declaration of
Independence?
-life -liberty-pursuit of happiness
What ideas about government are expressed in the
Declaration of Independence?
-people establish gov’t to protect rights-gov’t derives its power from the people-people have a right and obligation to change a gov’t that violates their rights
What are the order of the key events of the American Revolution?
-Boston Massacre-Boston Tea Party-1st Continental Congress-Battle of Lexington & Concord-Approval of the Declaration of Independence-Battle of Saratoga-Surrender at Yorktown-Signing of the Treaty of Paris
What advantages helped the American colonists win the American Revolution?
-colonists’ were defending their own land, principles, & beliefs-help from France & Spain-strong leadership & determination