This was the last plea by Loyalists, where they told England that they did not want to go to war with them
The Olive Branch Petition
TRUE OR FALSE Only white men who owned land could vote in Virginia’s early government, which meant that the government was truly representative
FALSE
On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the 13 colonies officially declared independence from England
July 4th, 1776
This was the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas
African Slave Trade/ Atlantic Slave Trade
This was the document that created the very first form of government during the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation
How many British colonies were there in America from 1600s to 1770s?
There were 13 colonies in America.
Which colonial region had: Widespread use of Slavery
Southern
Name the 13 Colonies
GA, SC, NC, VA, MD DE, PA, NY, NJ CN, RI, MASS, NH
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
Which colonial region had: Breadbasket
Middle
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
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
To protect the rights of the people
TRUE OR FALSE Many people left England in the 17th century to come to North America because the colonies represented a chance to worship freely. This attraction to come to a new place is known as a pull factor
TRUE
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
Why is the Boston Tea Party an important event in history?
Because it was one of the events that led to the American revolution.
After this battle was fought, it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War because France joined the Continental Army
Saratoga
These were the FIRST battles fought in the American Revolutionary War
Lexington and Concord
This was the LAST battle fought in the American Revolutionary War
Yorktown
This conflict occurred prior to the American Revolution and is also referred to as the Seven Years War
French and Indian War
Which colonial region had: Plantation System
Southern
Bristish policy in early 1700s which allowed the colonies virtual self-rule as long as Great Britain was gaining economically
Salutary Neglect
This was the name of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War
The Redcoats
TRUE OR FALSE Mercantilism was used as a way for England to force the Colonies to only trade with the British
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE When creating the new American government, the Founding Fathers decided to put the majority of power into the hands of only ONE person, instead of multiple legislative bodies
FALSE
What was the purpose of the "Join or Die" cartoon that was drawn by Benjamin Franklin?
Answers may vary
This was the first “contract” created in the 13 English colonies and it stressed the importance of self-government
The Mayflower Compact
TRUE OR FALSE The principles of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances were included in the Constitution to prevent the federal government from becoming to powerful
TRUE
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
On a scale of 1-10, how much fun are you having in this class?!
OBVIOUSLY TEN
This excerpt from the Declaration of Independence supports Enlightenment philosophy of which political thinker (Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu)? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
John Lockes Natural Rights Theory - human rights
True or False: Ms.Altwam has no siblings
FALSE
This man became the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Which group supported independence from England?
Patriots
What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" Pamphlet?
To convince the American colonies to separate from Britain
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
Which colonial region had: Cash Crops
Southern/Middle
Derived from the belief that all humans are entitled to life, liberty and property
Locke's Natural Rights Theory
TRUE OR FALSE The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body or structure of government in the 13 colonies
TRUE
Created in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson - wrote that all men are created equal and the colonies should break away from Britain
Declaration of Independence
TRUE OR FALSE Mercantilism conflicts with Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations" because it limits how much money a person can make
TRUE