Honors US History Unit 1 test

HUSH Unit 1 test: American Revolution

Jeffery Amherst

Native policy general who purposefully gave diseased blankets to the natives and could control trade between colonists and natives.

Navigation Acts

Colonists being legally required to trade w/ GB merchants, largely ignored for years until after the French and Indian War

British Constitution

“Ideal” system of gov; people have natural rights but are selfish and govt must reflect this fact. Govt needs safeguards (checks & balances)

Ohio River Valley

Fertile river valley

Fort Necessity

Starting battle of the French and Indian war

The French and Indian War

(1754 - 1763) The war over France’s territory in America ended with completely eliminating french presence in North America (not including Haiti).

Sons Of libery

kinda like terrorists, formed disciplined bands of vigilantes and enforced boycotts and forms of resistance.

Committees of Correspondence

official news pipeline; bias; Formed to coordinate resistance and spread information among the colonies.

1st Continetal Congress

• Date: September 5 to October 26, 1774

• Location: Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia

• Purpose: To address grievances against British rule and discuss colonial rights

• Delegates: Representatives from 12 of the 13 American colonies

• Actions: Established the Continental Association to boycott British goods

• Result: Laid the foundation for future cooperation among the colonies

Intolerable Acts

• Boston Port Act: Closed the port of Boston until the destroyed tea was paid for.

• Massachusetts Government Act: Revoked the colony's charter and placed it under direct British control.

• Administration of Justice Act: Allowed British officials to be tried in England for crimes committed in the colonies.

• Quartering Act: Required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops

• Response: Colonists viewed the acts as oppressive and united in opposition

• First Continental Congress: Met to discuss a unified response to the Intolerable Acts. The Intolerable Acts further strained relations between Britain and the colonies.

Militia

A militia is a group of non-professional individuals who are trained and organized to provide defense and support during emergencies or conflicts.

Battle of Lexington & Concord

April 19, 1775. British Army vs. Colonial Militia fought due to Tensions over British control and colonial resistance. British troops marched to confiscate colonial weapons, skirmishes broke out. Colonial militia forced the British to retreat, sparking the American Revolution. First military engagements of the American Revolution