APUSH American Revolution Study Guide 2023-2024.docx

Proclamation of 1763

A proclamation issued by King George III that prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to avoid conflicts with Native American tribes.

Stamp Act

A law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that imposed a tax on all printed materials in the American colonies, leading to widespread protests and boycotts.

Quebec Act

An act passed by the British Parliament in 1774 that extended the boundaries of Quebec and granted religious freedom to French Catholics, which angered American colonists.

Townsend Acts/Duties

A series of acts passed by the British Parliament in 1767 that imposed taxes on imported goods such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea, leading to increased tensions between the colonists and the British government.

Sugar Act

A law passed by the British Parliament in 1764 that aimed to reduce smuggling and increase revenue by placing duties on imported sugar and other goods.

Declarative Act

An act passed by the British Parliament in 1766 that asserted the British government's authority to make laws binding on the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever," leading to further colonial resistance.

Boston Tea Party

A protest that took place in 1773, where colonists, disguised as Native Americans, dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act and British taxation without representation.

Sons of Liberty

A secret organization formed by American colonists in the early days of the American Revolution to oppose British policies and promote colonial rights and independence.

Phases of the Revolution

Refers to the different stages or periods of the American Revolution, including the Southern Phase, Northern Phase, and Middle Phase, each characterized by different military strategies and events.

Boycotts of 1773- Mainly Tea

A series of organized boycotts and protests by American colonists in response to the Tea Act of 1773, with the most notable being the Boston Tea Party.

Declaration of Independence, 1776

The formal statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies as independent states and no longer under British rule.

French and Indian War

A conflict between Great Britain and France from 1754 to 1763, which resulted in British victory and increased tensions between the colonists and the British government.

1st Continental Congress

A meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen American colonies in 1774 to discuss grievances against British policies and to coordinate colonial resistance.

2nd Continental Congress

A meeting of delegates from the thirteen American colonies in 1775, which served as the de facto government during the American Revolution and eventually adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Tea Act

A law passed by the British Parliament in 1773 that granted the British East India Company a monopoly on the sale of tea in the American colonies, leading to widespread protests and the Boston Tea Party.

Committees of Correspondence

Local committees formed in the American colonies in the 1770s to coordinate communication and resistance efforts against British policies.

Boston Massacre

An incident in 1770 where British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, resulting in the deaths of five colonists and further inflaming anti-British sentiment.

Battle of Trenton

A pivotal battle during the American Revolution that took place on December 26, 1776, where George Washington and his troops successfully crossed the Delaware River and surprised and defeated Hessian troops.

Lexington and Concord

The first military engagements of the American Revolution, occurring on April 19, 1775, where colonial militia clashed with British troops in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.

Battle of Saratoga

A significant battle during the American Revolution that took place in 1777, where American forces led by General Horatio Gates defeated a British army, convincing the French to enter the war on the American side.

Enlightenment Ideas as a motivator to Revolt

The influence of Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Thomas Paine, whose ideas of natural rights, social contract, and resistance to tyranny inspired American colonists to seek independence from Britain.

People to Know:

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King of Great Britain during the American Revolution, known for his stubbornness and resistance to colonial demands.

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British Prime Minister who implemented several acts and taxes that angered American colonists, including the Stamp Act.

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British Prime Minister who supported the American colonists' cause during the French and Indian War and later became a vocal supporter of American independence.

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An American polymath who played a key role in negotiating French support during the American Revolution and later became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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A Founding Father who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later served as the third President of the United States.

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The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.

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A Founding Father who played a key role in the American Revolution, served as the second President of the United States, and helped draft the Declaration of Independence.

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An American revolutionary and leader of the Sons of Liberty, who played a key role in organizing protests against British policies.

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A wealthy merchant and prominent leader of the American Revolution, known for his large and bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.

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A Prussian military officer who trained and disciplined the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

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A French aristocrat and military officer who fought alongside the American colonists during the Revolutionary War and played a significant role in securing French support for the American cause.

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