Chapter 5/6 Test

Stamp Act of 1765

A tax imposed by England on all printed items in the colonies, leading to colonial resistance.

Declaratory Act of 1766

Passed after the repeal of the Stamp Act, asserting Britain's full control over the colonies.

Sons of Liberty

A group involved in direct protests against British policies, such as organizing the Boston Tea Party.

Daughters of Liberty

Engaged indirectly in resistance by making fabric during nonimportation movements to promote economic nationalism.

Boston Massacre

Incident where British soldiers fired on colonists, killing five, leading to increased tensions in the colonies.

Coercive Acts

Four acts aimed at suppressing patriot rebellion, including closing Boston Harbor and restricting colonial assemblies.

First Continental Congress

Meeting of colonial representatives in Philadelphia in response to the Coercive Acts, planning for war and unity.

Lexington and Concord

First military engagements between colonies and Britain, with Lexington won by the British and Concord by the colonies.

Olive Branch Petition of 1775

A peace proposal to King George III, seeking to avoid war and maintain connections with Britain.

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Pamphlet advocating for independence, natural rights, and criticizing British rule, urging colonists to stand up for themselves.

Declaration of Independence

Document written mostly by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776, declaring natural rights and independence from Britain.

Battle of Saratoga

1777 battle where patriots defeated the British, leading to French support for the colonists.

Articles of Confederation

First weak constitution of the United States, granting limited powers to the national government.

Shays’ Rebellion

1786 uprising of lower-class patriots in Massachusetts against increased taxes, highlighting weaknesses in the government.

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Legislation regulating the expansion of the colonies to the northwest, creating new states and prohibiting slavery in them.

The Great Compromise 1787

Resolution to the representation issue between large and small states, creating the Senate and House of Representatives.

3/5 Compromise

Agreement counting 3/5 of enslaved individuals for representation in the House of Representatives.

Fugitive Slave Clause

Constitutional provision requiring the return of escaped enslaved individuals to their owners.

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Groups with differing views on the Constitution, with Federalists supporting its adoption and Anti-Federalists opposing it.