The French and Indian War and Prelude to the American Revolution

A collection of flashcards summarizing key events and concepts related to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

What was the French and Indian War?

A conflict between the British and French (1754-1763), where the French were allied with several American Indian groups.

What global conflict was the French and Indian War a part of?

The Seven Years' War.

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

George Washington's surprise attack on Fort Duquesne in 1754.

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

A proposal by Benjamin Franklin for a council of representatives from the colonies to organize defense and trade.

What was one significant outcome of the Peace of Paris (1763) for American colonists?

The British gained control of all lands east of the Mississippi River, including the Ohio River Valley.

What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 establish?

A boundary forbidding colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was 'taxation without representation'?

Colonists believed they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives.

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 tax?

All paper items produced in the colonies.

What was the purpose of Common Sense written by Thomas Paine?

To argue for independence from Britain using accessible language.

What was the Declaratory Act?

An act affirming Parliament's right to legislate for the colonies 'in all cases whatsoever,' passed after the repeal of the Stamp Act.

What did the Federalist Papers promote?

The ratification of the new Constitution in favor of a stronger central government.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

An agreement that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted for representation in Congress.

What was Shays's Rebellion?

An uprising led by Daniel Shays in 1786-87, protesting economic injustices and highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) accomplish?

It officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized America as an independent nation.

What did 'Republican Motherhood' emphasize?

The belief that women had an important role in educating future citizens and fostering republican values.

How did Enlightenment ideas impact the American Revolution?

They influenced colonial leaders to seek liberty and self-rule through concepts like natural rights and the social contract.

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

A protest against British taxation where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor, leading to punitive measures from Britain.

What did the Coercive Acts do?

Closed Boston Harbor and imposed new Quartering Act, seen as punitive for the Boston Tea Party.

How did the American Revolution affect slavery?

It led to discussions about liberty and equality, resulting in some northern states abolishing slavery, but southern states maintained it.

What was the role of women during the American Revolution?

They managed households, supported the war effort, and some fought disguised as men.

What was Hamilton's plan regarding state debts?

To assume state debts from the Revolutionary War to stabilize the economy and strengthen federal authority.