Unit 2 Flashcards
American Revolution (6 cards)
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A law that prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains. The colonists ignored it. It was created after the French and Indian War.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
It was an official document that explained the reasons for the colonies becoming independent from Britain. It was mainly created by Thomas Jefferson.
What are Intolerable Acts?
They were laws created by the British after the Boston Tea Party. It was their way of punishing the colonists for their actions.
What are Unalienable rights?
Rights that all people have from birth: life. liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This was in the Declaration of Independence.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It was the turning point in the Revolution. Due to the colonists almost winning that battle the French joined their side in the war, which was significant and helped them win.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the last major battle of the Revolution. The colonists won and the British signed the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the U.S. as an independent country.
