APUSH Unit 3 Q&A Flashcards

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What was the Seven Years' War fought over?

Colonial expansion and territorial disputes between the British and French.

Who led the colonial militia against the French outpost in the Seven Years' War?

George Washington.

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

A proposal by Benjamin Franklin for coordinating colonial defense which ultimately failed.

What did the Peace of Paris (1763) result in for the British?

Gained control of French Canada and Spanish Florida, asserting colonial dominance.

How did the British view the colonial military abilities after the Seven Years' War?

They held a low opinion, viewing them as poorly trained and disorderly.

What was the colonial perception of their military performance during the Seven Years' War?

They held pride in their military capabilities and felt they could defend themselves.

What caused the British government to impose taxes on the colonies?

To help pay the debts incurred from the Seven Years' War.

What was the main purpose of the Sugar Act (1764)?

To raise money and enforce stricter controls on trade.

What was the Stamp Act (1765) designed to raise funds for?

The British military in the colonies, affecting all printed materials.

What was the reaction to the Stamp Act?

Colonists protested and argued for representation in Parliament.

What was the Townshend Act?

A series of new duties on imported goods including tea, paper, and glass.

What was the significance of the Boston Massacre?

It heightened tensions and turned public opinion against British authority.

What were the Coercive/Intolerable Acts?

British response to the Boston Tea Party, imposing strict measures on Massachusetts.

What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?

To address grievances and coordinate resistance to British policies.

What actions did the Second Continental Congress take?

Established an army and appointed George Washington as commander.

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A final attempt at peace with Britain, rejected by King George III.

What was Thomas Paine's ‘Common Sense’ about?

Advocating for independence from Britain and criticizing monarchy.

What did the Declaration of Independence assert?

The colonies were independent and outlined grievances against the king.

Who were the Patriots?

Colonists who actively supported independence during the Revolutionary War.

What was the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

It officially recognized American independence and defined territorial boundaries.

What were the Articles of Confederation?

The first governing document of the United States, establishing a weak central government.

What was the main issue at the Constitutional Convention?

How to represent states in the new government.

What was the Connecticut Plan?

A compromise providing for a two-house Congress based on state population.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A compromise counting enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation.

What did the Federalist Papers promote?

Support for the ratification of the Constitution.

What was Washington's stance on foreign alliances?

He advised against permanent alliances and promoted neutrality.

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

An uprising against Hamilton's whiskey tax that tested federal authority.

What was Jay's Treaty?

A treaty with Britain to resolve issues and maintain peace, viewed negatively by many.

What sparked the XYZ Affair?

French interference with American shipping after the Jay Treaty.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Laws allowing deportation of foreigners and cracking down on dissenting speech.

What was the significance of the Election of 1800?

It marked a peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans.

What did the Revolution of 1800 signify?

A shift in political power without violence, showing a functioning democracy.