APUSH Chapter 4 and 5

brinkley apush chapeter 4 and 5

What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?

Competition between the British and French for the Ohio River Valley, Native alliances, and control of trade.

What significant event marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?

George Washington's defeat at Fort Necessity in 1754.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

Britain gained Canada, lands east of the Mississippi, and Florida from Spain, while France lost nearly all its North American territory.

What was the Proclamation of 1763 intended to achieve?

It banned settlement west of the Appalachians to avoid conflict with Native Americans.

What was the Stamp Act of 1765 and its colonial response?

A tax on printed materials that led to boycotts and the formation of the Stamp Act Congress, emphasizing 'no taxation without representation.'

What was the significance of the Boston Massacre in 1770?

British soldiers killed five colonists, which became a rallying point for anti-British propaganda.

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A last attempt at peace by the colonies in 1775, which was rejected by King George III.

What was the main argument of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

It urged for independence from Britain and criticized monarchy.

What inspired the Declaration of Independence?

The ideas of natural rights from John Locke and the social contract theory from Rousseau.

What advantages did the British have during the Revolutionary War?

A strong navy, experienced army, financial resources, and Loyalist support.

What were the colonial advantages in the Revolutionary War?

Fighting on home soil, leadership of George Washington, French aid, and motivation for liberty.

What was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777, which led to a French alliance.

What was the outcome of the Yorktown battle in 1781?

Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces, effectively ending the war.

What did the Treaty of Paris in 1783 accomplish?

It recognized U.S. independence and extended its boundaries to the Mississippi River.

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

No power to tax or regulate trade, a weak central government, and difficulty in amending the document.

What was Shays' Rebellion and its significance?

A protest by farmers against debt and taxes that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger government.

What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

It set the process for admitting new states and banned slavery in the Northwest Territory.

What was the impact of 'Republican motherhood' on women's roles post-Revolution?

Women managed homes and supported the war, with some advocating for greater rights, as exemplified by Abigail Adams.

What was the significance of the Coercive/Intolerable Acts in 1774?

They punished Boston by closing its port and reducing self-government, escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies.

What was the purpose of the 1st Continental Congress in 1774?

To promote colonial unity and call for a boycott of British goods.

What was the phrase associated with the start of the Revolutionary War?

The 'shot heard 'round the world' at Lexington and Concord in April 1775.