HIST 1301 Study Guide for Exam 2

A series of practice flashcards covering key concepts and topics from the HIST 1301 lecture notes and textbook readings.

What major conflict is covered in Chapter 4 of the American Yawp textbook?

The Seven Years' War.

What legislation imposed direct taxes on the colonies, leading to widespread protests?

The Stamp Act.

What event involved American colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor as a protest?

The Boston Tea Party.

What was a significant event that resulted in the deaths of five colonists in 1770?

The Boston Massacre.

What acts were passed by the British Parliament to punish the Massachusetts colony?

The Coercive Acts.

Who was the commander of the Revolutionary Army?

George Washington.

What pamphlet by Thomas Paine argued for American independence?

Common Sense.

Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?

Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.

What treaty ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783?

The Treaty of Paris 1783.

What document established the first governing framework for the United States?

The Articles of Confederation.

What rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Shay's Rebellion.

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison.

What were the supporters of the proposed U.S. Constitution called?

Federalists.

Who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

Antifederalists.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights.

Which articles of the Constitution addressed slavery?

Article 1, Section 9, Paragraph 1 and Article 4, Section 2, Paragraph 3.

What was a common concern among colonists regarding British taxation?

They believed it violated their rights as Englishmen.

What were some methods of resistance used by the American colonists?

Boycotts, protests, and forming groups like the Sons of Liberty.

What characterizes Patriots during the American Revolution?

Colonists who rebelled against British rule and sought independence.

What examples illustrate why loyalists supported the British?

Economic ties, fear of anarchy, and loyalty to the Crown.

What happened to loyalists who stayed in the colonies after the war?

Many faced persecution, confiscation of property, or chose to emigrate.

How did minorities and slaves contribute during the Revolutionary War?

Many fought for the British Army in exchange for promises of freedom.