Chapter 5 and 6 test Flashcards
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French and Indian War
The Indians fought on both sides, This war was a war against British colonies for land, and also the French and Spanish (Spain) allied together
Great War for Empire
This war was also known as the Seven’s year war, Britain, France, and Spain fought in this war; they all fought for their colonies and different territories
Salutary Neglect
Term used for England’s policy allowing the colonies a large amount of freedom to govern themselves.
Stamp Act of 1765
Parliament’s first attempt to tax American colonists directly, which required a government tax stamp on paper goods and all legal documents.
Virtual Representation
The British told the colonists that they had virtual representation in parliament, or representation from afar, rather than creating a system to send delegates to Britain as representatives
Sons of Liberty
Group formed in Boston, MA dedicated to the cause of independence from Great Britain.
Boston Massacre
this was started by an unknown source; a crowd protesting British presence was fired on by British troops; 5 people were killed
Boston Tea Party
tea was dumped into the Boston River by the Sons of Liberty, dressed as natives, due to the raising of taxes causing the tea to be to expensive
Coercive Acts
Laws designed to punish Massachusetts
First Continental Congress
First general meeting of the colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, called by the Virginia and Massachusetts assemblies at which delegates sent King George III the Declaration of Resolves.
Common Sense
this was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine; this pamphlet talked about how it was common sense for people to have unalienable rights
Second Continental Congress
Second general meeting of the colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which delegates discussed how to govern during the revolutionary war
Battle of Saratoga
this was a battle that had secured French support for the Americans due to the absolute victory that they attained because of guerilla warfare tactics
War of Attrition
this was a defensive war, this war was fought with the intention of just making out so the other army runs out of resources and supplies
Valley Forge
this is where Washington’s army had stayed and this is also where his army suffered harsh winter and an outbreak of smallpox; the Prussian General taught the army how to be professional soldiers
Declaration of Independence
Document passed by the Second Continental Congress announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.
Battle of Yorktown
The Patriots and French defeated the British and forced them to retreat; this was also the end of the Revolutionary war
Articles of Confederation
this was the first document written that defined the New United States government system
Ratify
this is adding or fixing amendments to the Constitution; this also allows for a more detailed specification of the rights that Congress can not make laws against
Shays’s Rebellion
A rebellion of Massachusetts farmers who were angry at the prospect of losing their land.
Federalism
this is the separation of powers between the states and the federal government; the states have plenary power while the federal government has enumerated powers
Great Compromise
the brought about the current system we have in the organization of Congress
Federalists
Supporters of the Constitution
Antifederalists
Opponents of the Constitution
