History Flashcards
(33 cards)
What do the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and The Albany Plan and no colonial representation in Britain’s Parliament lead to?
All were ________ between colonists and________ .
All were tensions between colonists and Britain.
What does the sign say the Folly of England, the rule of america mean in terms of the Stamp Act?
The ________________________ will _____________ America.
The COLONISTS PROTESTING THE STAMP ACT will RUIN America.
What did British soldiers do that made Britain think they had the right to tax the colonies?
They were protecting the colonies and Britain needed to pay them,
When the daughters of liberty spun their own cloth what did this illustrate?
A form of protest against British taxation.
Cause or Effect of Boston Massacre
1. Britain Repeals the Townsend Acts but keeps Tax on Tea. ________
- A British Soldier fires into crowd after being hit with stick. _________
3.Britain sends Soldiers and Warships to Boston.
- Britain Passes Coercive Acts. __________
- Colonist form Committee of Correspondence.
6.Britain passes the Tea Act. _______
1. CAUSE
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- EFFECT
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What does the Boston of Committee of Correspondence point out about Britain?
They pointed out WRONG DOINGS of British government to colonists.
When do the British and minutemen go to the battle at Concord?
Late Morning, April 19,1775
What were the course and results of the conflict at Lexington then Concord?
British fought minutemen in Lexington then Concord before retreating to Boston.
Which Congress included 55 delegates, discussed pros and cons of independence from Britain, organised in response to the Coercive Acts, and sent the Declaration of Rights to Congress?
The first Continental Congress
When is Britain at fault?
Britain is at fault if colonists fight for freedom.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Signer of Declaration of Independence
What were the main sections of the Declaration of Independence?
The preamble, ways king violated colonists, declares independence, and relationship between governor and citizens.
What groups of people didn’t have freedom?
Women, Native Americans, and African Americans
What direction did Washington and his troops march after the Battle of Long Island?
West then Southeast.
Which battle in New York was a victory for the Continental Army?
Saratoga
Which country joins the patriot cause after The Battle Of Saratoga?
French
How did Spain help the Americans during the revolution?
Sent money and military supplies, attacked British fort ad declared war on Britain.
How did France help the Americans during the revolution?
Navy blocked Britain from escaping Yorktown, sent money and supplies after saratoga , marched with Washington from New York to Yorktown.
What were the disadvantages of the Americans during the revolution?
Lack of resources and supplies.
What were the disadvantages of the British during the revolution?
Lived far from the colonies.
Was Benjamin Franklin’s son a loyalist or patriot?
loyalist
What were the roles of women in the revoloution?
nurses, cooks, spys, wrote poetry for patriots, and some were soldiors.
What were the roles of African Americans in the revolution?
Fought for both sides at Bunker Hill, Lexington, and Concord
What were the roles of Native Americans in the revolution?
Fought for both sides to avoid westward expansion.
