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George Whitfield

an English Anglican( New light) minister preached different from what people had seen

Jonathan Edwards

Preacher during the First Great Awakening(old light) "Sinners in the hands of angry god"

George Whitfield

an English Anglican( New light) minister preached different from what people had seen

Jonathan Edwards

Preacher during the First Great Awakening(old light) "Sinners in the hands of angry god"

Sinners in the hand of an angry god

Says that at any moment god can bring you to hell and the dangers of sin

Turning point of French and Indian war

The Battle of Quebec because it boosted Briths morale and was a good stronghold

What do we learn about Geroge Washington during this war?

He was not very good at his job because he lsot in the abttle of fort neccessity

Details of the Treaty of Paris, 1763

Spain gets all lands east of Mississippi River and New Orleans
England got all lands in Cananda

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

1754 aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies and the Crown

What was the significance of the Albany Plan of Union?

First time colonies thought about a unified government

Currency Act (1764)

Forbade colonists from printing their own currency & instead required them to use hard currency (gold & silver) which was in short supply in the colonies.

Stamp Act (1765)

Placed a tax on almost all printed materials in the colonies

Quartering Act (1765)

Required certain colonies to provide food and quarters for British troops

What were the Townshend Acts?

They were passed by Parliament in 1767 and imposed taxes on glass, lead, paper, and tea.

How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?

The colonists protested against the Townshend Acts and found ways to avoid the taxes, such as buying smuggled tea.

What was the outcome of the Townshend Acts?

The Townshend Acts were repealed in 1770, except for the tax on tea, which was kept to uphold the principle of Parliamentary taxation.

Colonial reaction to taxes

Petitions, boycotts, violence, "no taxation without representation"

Boston Massacre March 5th 1770

British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists and killed 5 men.

Purpose of Broadsides

A form of propoganda and news in order to quickly give information out to the public and sway peoples opinions

1st continental congress purpose

delegates from all colonies to coordinate a unified response from the American colonies to growing British oppression

What did the Second Continental Congress adopt?

The Declaration of Independence

Who was elected as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?

George Washington

What document was drafted by the Second Continental Congress in an attempt to reconcile with Britain?

The Olive Branch Petition

Continental Army

formal army established by the Second Continental Congress in June 1775, consisting of regular soldiers.

militia

A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies

Lexington and Concord: April 19, 1775

marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War "shot heard around the world"

Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775 (what does this teach the British even though it is a British "victory"?)

British victory but showed the British that Colonists were ready to fight

What event did the Treaty of Paris 1783 end?

The Revolutionary War

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 recognize?

Independence of the American colonies

What territory did the Treaty of Paris 1783 grant to the American colonies?

From the southern border of Canada to the northern border of Florida, and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River

What did the treaties signed after the Battle of Saratoga do?

Recognizes the US, offers trade and privileges to American shipping, and promises mutual support until American independence is achieved

What was one of the conditions of the treaties signed after the Battle of Saratoga?

France promised not to seek Canada or other British possessions in North America

Battle of Yorktown 1781

last major battle of Revolution. French navy and ground troops were crucial to victory.