Social studies final Flashcards
(54 cards)
What two countries led the completion in navigating and expanding trade in 1400s and late 1500s
Spain and Portugal
What were the three Gs that explorers sought in the Early Age of Exploration
Wanted God (Spread Christianity) Gold( To be wealthy) Glory (to be famous)
What was the middle Passage, What was the difference of New World and Old what were the struggles
A Travel of ensalved Slaves heading to the New World. NW (S)and (N) America Old World was Asia, Europe, Africa and conditions were sickness, overcrowded, Unsanitary, disease, death, whippings, chained,.
Define Colombian Exchange
Plants,people,animals, diseases, ideas, and cultures between old and new world. ( Christopher Columbus) Fair to both America and Europe.
Why were France and Britain competing over Ohio River Valley, What did it lead to and who wins
Control land of fur trade in region. Led to French and Indian war. Britain won.
Tribes made up Iroquois Confederacy where were they located and what side did they take in the French and Indian War
Seneca, Mohawk, Oneida, Onomodaga, Cayuga. lived Central NY state and took British side.
What was the Sugar Act
Lowered tax in molasses and encouraged colonist to buy molasses legally in 1763 without writs of Assistence and right of trail by jury
What was the Stamp Act
A tax on almost all printed materials and led to burning crow things ( effigies) boycotting, Virginia passed a resolution.
What were the Coercive/ Intolerable Acts and parts why were the out into place
British called Coercive and Colonist called Intolerable, Punish ppl of Britain of Boston for Boston Tea Party. Banned meetings and Boston Harbor until money was paid back for the throwing of tea.
Why was Paul Reverees engraving of Boston Massacre a propaganda
Showed redcoats smiling and attacking colonists and colonists were angry at the British attacking redcoats to influence to fight for justice.
Who were the Sons of Liberty and what were they responsible for
Angry colonists who thought being violated by the British from taxes
Protested and boycotted, responsible for the Boston Tea Party.
Who rode the militia to know the regular are out
Paul Revere warned the redcoats were coming.
What were the first shots at Lexington and Concord. What happened to redcoats on their way back to Boston
Many red coats were wounded and killed. Concord by Militia at Lexington and Concord.
What did the Decleration of Independence attempt to explain to the British, what right for men for govt
TJ wrote it explained to people have the right to approach govt if it becomes destructive to natural rights, LIVE LIBERTY, AND PURSUIT OF HAPPNIESS.
Explain phrase abt taxes
No Taxation without Representation, it meant the British had no right sense they were 300 miles away to tax colonist not being representative in parliament and no say in tax.
What happened at Battle of Long Island
GW and Continental Army ere defeated against British. Nathalen Hale was seen as a hero
Results of Battle of Saratoga
Turning points of the War where the French helped the Americans with supplies, aid, troops, and NAVY
How did GW WIN the Princeton and Trenton battles
Caught the British by surprise on Christmas Night in NJ and PA.
Who was know and a traitor in US history and why
Benedict Arnold because he was going to turn in West Point to the British
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown
American won British said it was not worth to battle anymore it was unnecessary low on supplies and sick, British surrendered.
Who wrote Common sense and how did help colonists convince against British rule
Thomas Paine showing you had to fight for freedom rights and independence to rebel against the British
What did the Treaty of Paris do
Ended the American Revolution war U.S got land from the Atlantic on the Mississippi River. U.S was recognized as an independent nation by Britain. Merchants gave everything back to loyalists.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and U.S Constitution
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
What event coincided Washington out of retirement
Shay’s rebellion in Massachusetts to be captain of the confidential army
