writing midterm Flashcards
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Who was apart of the triangular trade
Europe, Africa, and the Americas
what happened in the triangular trade
was a trade network in the atlantic ocean connecting 3 contents each needing each others resources in order to prosper
when was the triangular trade happening
16th century
where was the triangular trade happening
explain the system
why was the triangular trade happening
this helped Europe to become extremely wealthy with new natural resources.
broader context of the triangular trade
The triangular trade caused a lot of bad things like the start of social hierarchy based on race disease from European people. But it was also a key factor of British colonialism from the 1500’s to the 1700’s.
who was apart of the Boston massacre
boston colonist and british soldiers
what happened in the Boston massacre
was a shooting on the colonists
when was the Boston massacre
march 5th 1770
where did the Boston massacre happen
boston massachusetts
why did the Boston massacre happen
tensions were high between the soldiers and the colonists, an argument between a colonist and a british soldier soon led to a riot and the colonist were eventually shot on
broader context of the Boston massacre
the boston massacre was a turning point creating anti british sentiment and pushing the colonists towards the revolution
who was apart of salutary neglect
american colonies and the british empire
what was salutary neglect
chose to loosely enforce trade laws and largely avoid direct interference in colonial affairs
when was salutary neglect in place
1689-1763
where was salutary neglect happening
american colonies and british
why was salutary neglect happening
this policy, while not officially stated, was seen as a way to maintain colonial loyalty and promote economic growth without excessive control.
broader context to salutary neglect
For the colonists, this policy expanded freedom when it came to trade and self-government, and resulted in colonial growth and prosperity.
who was apart of the Saratoga campaign
the colonists the british and the french
what happened in the Saratoga campaign
was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American defeat of the superior British army
when was the Saratoga campaign
September 19, 1777
where was the Saratoga campaign
saratoga New York
why does the Saratoga campaign matter
lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war
what was the broader context to the Saratoga campaign
most importantly, convinced France to formally enter the war as an ally, providing crucial military and financial support that ultimately helped secure American independence.
