Humanities review

sigma!

Declaration of Independence

A document that lists rights and grievances that Britain was violating, showing why the colonies were becoming independent.

Crispus Attucks

First death of the American Revolution; he was shot while protesting in Boston in 1770.

Abigail Adams

The wife of John Adams and the first First Lady, known for advocating women's rights.

George Washington

Commander of the Continental Army, credited with winning the American Revolution.

Treaty of Paris

A peace agreement in 1783 that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States.

Boston Massacre

Incident where British soldiers shot and killed five colonists protesting against British occupation.

John Paul Jones

Founder of the American Navy and a naval commander known for capturing British ships.

Boston Tea Party

A protest by the Sons of Liberty where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor as a rebellion against the Tea Acts.

Boycotts

A method of protest where colonists refused British goods in hopes of harming the British economy.

Stamp Act

A law passed by the British to tax the colonies, leading to protests and formation of the Sons of Liberty.

Patrick Henry

Governor of Virginia who delivered a famous speech in 1775 inspiring support for the patriot cause.

Sons of Liberty

A secret group of rebels led by Samuel Adams using violence and boycotts against British taxes.

Thomas Paine

Author of popular pamphlets like Common Sense that inspired support for independence.

Lexington and Concord

The first battle of the Revolutionary War where the British attempted to seize arms from the colonies.

Saratoga

A major turning point in 1777 where American victory convinced France and Spain to support the patriots.

Valley Forge

The winter encampment of Washington's troops in 1777-1778, where they gained training and morale.

Bunker Hill

A battle where patriots fortified Breed's Hill and inflicted heavy casualties on the British, boosting American morale.

Proclamation of 1763

British law preventing colonists from settling past the Ohio River Valley to avoid conflict with Native Americans.

Tea Act

An act allowing the British East India Company to sell tea directly to colonists, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

Yorktown

The final major battle of the American Revolution where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.

Declaratory Act

An act giving British Parliament the power to make laws in the colonies, leading to more taxes and acts.

Patriot Advantages and British Disadvantages

Patriots had strong motivation and knowledge of the terrain, unlike the British who faced supply issues.

Marquis de Lafayette

A French general who helped train American troops and fought in the Battle of Yorktown.

Mercy Otis Warren

A patriot woman who wrote influential plays and pamphlets, boosting morale during the war.

Benjamin Franklin

A key figure in securing French support for the American cause and drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Paul Revere

Known for his midnight ride to warn colonists about the British approaching Lexington and Concord.

Intolerable/Coercive Acts

Laws passed to punish Boston after the Boston Tea Party, including closing Boston Harbor.

Salutary Neglect

A period where Britain allowed the colonies to operate with minimal enforcement, fostering loyalty.

Townshend Acts

Taxes imposed on various goods that led to boycotts and resistance from the colonists.

Committees of Correspondence

Groups of patriots keeping communication between colonies about issues and grievances against Britain.

Writs of Assistance

Legal documents allowing British customs officers to search colonial ships and property for smuggling.