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This was the first “contract” created in the 13 English colonies and it stressed the importance of self-government
The Mayflower Compact
Of the three European powers (England, Spain, & France) who staked their claim in North America, which country had the best relationship with Native Americans?
France
This was the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas
African Slave Trade/ Atlantic Slave Trade
TRUE OR FALSE The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body or structure of government in the 13 colonies
TRUE
This conflict occurred prior to the American Revolution and is also referred to as the Seven Years War
French and Indian War
This was a group of men that protested and boycotted the laws/acts that the British were forcing on the colonists
The Sons of Liberty
TRUE OR FALSE Mercantilism was used as a way for England to force the Colonies to only trade with the British
TRUE
After the French and Indian War, this was one major negative effect it had on the colonies and it led to an increase of taxes on the colonists
The large amount of debt
This was one reason why the colonists were upset with England after the French and Indian War
Taxation without representation, troops staying in their homes, restricting trade with other countries
These were the FIRST battles fought in the American Revolutionary War
Lexington and Concord
After this battle was fought, it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War because France joined the Continental Army
Saratoga
This man became the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
This was the name of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War
The Redcoats
This was the document that created the very first form of government during the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation
TRUE OR FALSE Federalism is the system of government where there is one National Government that governs over numerous state and local governments
TRUE
On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the 13 colonies officially declared independence from England
July 4th, 1776
