American History Midterm Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the American History Midterm Review, providing definitions and meanings essential for understanding topics related to the American Revolution, civil rights, and significant historical events.

Patriots

Colonists who opposed British rule and supported independence.

French and Indian War

The name given by the colonists to the Seven Years' War between France and Britain.

Proclamation of 1763

An edict that prohibited colonists from settling land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

No taxation without representation

A slogan attributed to Patrick Henry expressing colonial resentment against taxes imposed by British Parliament without their consent.

Townshend Acts

A series of acts imposed by Britain that taxed goods imported to the American colonies.

Farmer in Pennsylvania

A reference to John Dickerson, who was prominent in the anti-British resistance.

Stamp Act

The first colonial tax imposed by Parliament enforcing a tax on all printed materials.

Battle of Trenton

An American victory that took place on Christmas in 1776, boosting morale of the Continental Army.

British East India Company

The company granted the monopoly to sell tea in the American colonies.

Intolerable Acts

Acts passed by Britain that intensified colonial opposition and contributed to the rise of patriotism.

Tyranny

An unjust use of government power, often associated with despotic rule.

Boycott

A peaceful protest in which people refuse to buy certain goods.

Militias

Groups of citizens who volunteer to be soldiers during emergencies.

Battle of Saratoga

A major American victory that convinced European nations to support the American cause.

Battle of Yorktown

The last major battle of the Revolutionary War, resulting in British General Cornwallis's surrender.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

Mayflower Compact

The first written framework for self-government in the United States, signed by the Pilgrims.

Natural Rights

Rights that are granted to individuals simply because they are human beings.

Suffragists

Women (and supporting individuals) who campaigned for the right to vote.

Progressives

A movement aimed at social reform, improving societal issues during the Industrial Age.

The Glorious Revolution

An event in England that led to the creation of the English Bill of Rights.

Bolsheviks

A faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party which led the Russian Revolution.