IB History of the Americas Test 1- American Revolution

What was Fort Necessity?

A fort established by George Washington during the early stages of the French and Indian War.

Who was General Braddock?

A British general who led an expedition against Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War.

What was the Seven Years' War?

A global conflict that lasted from 1756 to 1763, involving most of the world's great powers, including the British and French empires.

Who was William Pitt?

The British Prime Minister who played a crucial role in the British victory in the Seven Years' War.

What does impressment refer to?

The act of forcing individuals into military service, notably used by the British Navy.

What was the Acadian Population Redistribution?

The forced removal of Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British during the French and Indian War.

What was the Iroquois Confederacy?

A powerful alliance of six Native American nations that played a significant role in the politics of the region.

What was the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

The agreement that ended the Seven Years' War, resulting in significant territorial gains for Britain.

What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

Britain gained control of Canada and Florida, while France ceded Louisiana to Spain.

What marked the end of Salutary Neglect?

The increased enforcement of British laws and taxes on the American colonies following the Seven Years' War.

What was Pontiac's Rebellion?

A Native American uprising against British rule in the Great Lakes region in 1763.

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

A decree by the British Crown that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Who was Prime Minister George Greenville?

The British Prime Minister who implemented several tax measures in the colonies, including the Sugar Act.

What was the Sugar Act?

A law passed in 1764 that imposed a tax on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies.

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

A direct tax imposed by Britain on the colonies requiring them to use specially stamped paper for legal documents and other publications.

What does 'No taxation without representation' mean?

A slogan used by colonists to protest against taxes imposed by the British Parliament without their consent.

What were the Townshend Duties?

A series of laws passed in 1767 that imposed taxes on imported goods such as paper, glass, and tea.

What was the Boston Massacre?

A confrontation in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists, escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

A secret organization formed to oppose British policies and taxes in the colonies.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

A protest in 1773 where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Act.

What were the Coercive Acts of 1774?

Also known as the Intolerable Acts, these were punitive laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.

What was the First Continental Congress?

A meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies in 1774 to organize colonial resistance against British policies.

What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, occurring in April 1775.