AUSH Early English Colonies to the Declaration of Independence

JEOPARDY QUESTIONS DISCUSSED IN CLASS! FIRST TEST OF THE YEAR

the event where colonists dressed up as Native Americans

Boston Tea Party

this missnamed battle was a victory for the British but a at hefty cost

Battle of Bunker Hill (actually on Breeds Hill)

who founded pennsylvania?

William Penn

what colony (n.e, middle, southern) had lots of plantations?

southern

what colony (n.e, middle, southern) mostly grew fruits, vegtables, etc.

middle

who was the founder of Maryland?

Lord Baltimore

what is the name of the event where 5 unarmed colonists were shot by the British?

Boston Massacre

what colony had lots of Quakers and was founded by a Quaker?

Pennsylvania

describe the triangular trade IN DETAIL

system of trade that connected the English colonies, Africa, and the West Indies. N.E to Africa: rum, and other goods, Africa to W.I: slaves *the middle passage*, W.I to N.E: sugar and molasses

what was the stamp act?

a DIRECT tax on everything made from paper

where did the first gunshots of the American Revolution take place?

Lexington & Concord

what colonies (n.e, middle, or south) became dependent on slaves?

southern

what was the middle passage DETAILED EXPLANATION

the middle passage was the route in which slaves were forced to travel from Africa to the West Indies. They were crammed into the ships, it was highly unsanitary, many died of disease, starvation, or abuse

what is Thanksgiving: LENGTHY DEF

the pilgrims first winter in 1620 was harsh and many died. the fall of 1621, the Wampanoag ppl, esp. Squanto, taught the settlers how to plant crops and adapt. In 1621 they shared a harvest to celebrate the successful growing season and thank God.

What war began over dispute over the Ohio River Valley and lasted 9 years

The French and Indian War

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

George Washington

What was New Netherlands?

a dutch colony in North America. It was renamed to New York (after the Duke of York)

Who was Thomas Paine

the writer of Common Sense.

main idea of book: it was time for the colonies to declare independence

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted

1776

who was the man that founded Rhode Island?

Roger Williams

what colonies (n.e, middle, or southern) grew cotton, rice, tobacco

southern

What were the 3 natural rights that were to be protected by the government according to the Declaration of Independence? 

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness / property

Who made Jamestown profitable by growing tobacco?

John Rolfe

what colony was originally created for English debtors and by who was it created?

Georgia created by James Oglethorpe

what colony was created for Roman Catholics?

Maryland

What colonies (n.e, middle, southern) did many make a living as merchants, fishermen, etc.

new england colonies

What was the Olive Branch Petition? 

It was a petition that was an attempt to reconcile with the British and return to “the former harmony“ between British and the colonists

What were the Intolerable Acts? : what were they the result of & what new laws did it include?

• the result of the Boston Tea Party

• laws passed by British Parliament, included:

  • closed port

  • forced to quarter soldiers

  • martial law: military rule

What was the Mayflower Compact?

it was an agreement to self-govern based on majority rule