abeka History grade 11 test 2

over ch 4-6 unit2

founded the methodist denomination

john charles wesley

name of the period between 1730 and 1760 that was a revival of biblical christianity in britain

methodist revival

name of the period between 1730 and 1760 that was a revival of biblical christianity in america

great awakening

when was the great awakening especially prevalent

1730’s and 1740’s

founded log college

william tennent

preached sermon called “ the dangers of an Unconverted Ministry” that expressed the damage done by the preaching of unconverted ministers.

Gilbert Tennent

colonial America’s foremost theologian

jonathan edwards

most powerful voice of the Great Awakening

george whitefield

4 results of the great awakening

thousands of sinners were converted while countless believers were revived

missionary spirit was kindled

new colleges were founded

hearts were prepared for religious and political freedom

best known missionary to the native americans

david brainerd

4 colleges that grew directly out of the revival

Princeton, Brown , rutgers, dartmouth

wrote “ poems on various subjects, religious, and moral”

phillis wheatley

what movement hastened the development of political freedom in America

great awakening

European name for the French and Indian war

Seven year’s war

proposed albany plan

benjamin franklin

plan that called for a governor-general appointed by the king and a council composed of delegates selected by the colonial assemblies

albany plan

British advantages in the french and indian war

superior manpower

agriculture, trade, and industry to keep troops supplied and fed

control of the high seas \

french advantages of the french and indian war

centralized colonial government

the well-fortified city of quebec

an alliance with most of the Native American tribes

worst defeat for the british

general braddock defeatd while attempting to take fort duquesne

what cause braddock’s own death as well as the loss of many troops

lack of knowledge about wilderness warfare and refusal to listen

tide of war began to turn when who was placed in charge?

william pitt the elder

most important victory in french and indian war

british capture of Quebec

treaty of paris signed

1763

terms of treaty of paris

France surrendered Canada and all territory east of the Mississippi River to GB

New Orleans and the French territory west of the Mississippi were granted to Spain

Spain was forced to cede Florida to GB

fundamental differences after the French and Indian war

colonists began to regard themselves as Americans

revivals were more widespread

colonists fought for families

colonies had never experienced mana

policy that involed minimal interferenece, leaving the colonies to provide, protect and govern for themselves

laissez faire

belief that the real measure of a nation’s wealth was her gold and silver

mercantile theory

provided that all goods imported to or exported from the colonies be carried on ships owned by british subjects.

Navigation Act of 1660

required that European products headed for the colonies must first be channeled through great britain, giving british merchants a monopoly on colonial imports

Navigation Act of 1663

taxed raw sugar , rum, and molasses imported to the colonies from the non-British West Indies.

Molasses Act

parliaments attempt to curb colonial industry

Woolens Act, Hat Act, and Iron Act

most important british agency established to administer the colonies

Board of Trade

marked a turning point in anglo-american relations

1763

how did the colonies benefit from the war in several ways

gained valuable experience in self-defense

colonists were less dependent on britain for protection

britains new liabilities as a result of her 4 wars with france

defense problems and finances

led a confederation of tribes in an uprising

pontiac

proved that it would take thousands of British troops to protect the colonists from future Native American uprisings

Pontiac’s Conspiracy

general search warrants giving British officials authority to search virtually any place at any time for contraband

writs of assistance

lawyer that defended house of burgesses

Patrick henry

vowed to bring the American colonies into subjection

George III

prime minister of GB that inte

drew a boundary line that followed the Appa;ach

Cut in half the tax on raw sugar imported to the colonies

Sugar Act of 1764

barred the colonial governments from issuing paper money and forbade paying british merchants in colonial currency

currency act of 1764

said that colonists must buy stamps or seals to affix to legal documents

Stamp Act of 1765

required colonists to furnish british troops with certain supplies and housing.

Quartering Act of 1765

“ The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved”

James Otis

gave early indication that americans did not intend to treat the conflict with GB as a mere matter but as a matter of economic principle

“the Rights of the British Colonies Asserted”

led the protest against the Stamp Act

Samuel Adams and John Adams

destroyed the hated stamps and forced stamp distributors to resign

Sons of Liberty

Stamp Act Congress convene date

1765

why did the members of parliament feel as if the colonies were being represented in parliament?

because the members of parliament claimed to represent all the people of the British empire

argued that the colonies had become powerful political entities that must be dealt with as distinct from GB

Edmund Burke

declared that the colonies ere subordinate to GB and that Parliament had the power to pass laws binding the colonies.

Declaratory Act

had the job of raising money for Britain by way of the colonies

Charles Townshend

oversaw the collection of taxes and created special courts to try customs dodgers without juries

board of customs

wrote a pamphlet entitled Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvanis to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies

John Dickinson

urged repeal of townshend acts

Lord Frederick North

incident where colonists attacked the schooner, removed its crew and set it afire

Gaspee incedent

kept neighboring towns informed of problems with Britain and let America’s position be known to the world.

Committees of Correspondence

boston tea party

1773

series of acts by Parliament to punish Massachusetts

Intolerable Acts

closed the port of boston until the British East India Company could be reimbursed for the destroyed tea.

Boston Port Bill

guaranteed that if they were accused of legal offenses against colonists they, would be tried in GB where a fair trial was more likely.

Administration of Justice Act

severely limited the powers of self-government in Massachusetts and granted much broader power to the royal governor

Massachusetts Government Act

provided that British troops be house not only in taverns and deserted dwellings but also people’s homes.

Quartering Act

canceled the american colonies’ western land claims by extending the borders of quebec southward of the ohio river and west of the mississippi

Quebec Act

First continental congress took place where and when?

Philadelphia, 1774

foretold the fast approaching conflict and voiced the sentiments of an ever-growing number of americans

patrick henry

was sent to warn adams and hancock about gauge

William Dawes

rode to spread the word that the british were coming

Paul Revere and Dr. Samuel Prescott

lexington bullet shot

April 19,1775

helped capture fort ticonderoga

Ethan Allen

which two forts being captured helped protect the northern colonies from british attack

Crown Point

what 3 generals joined Gauge in the Battle of bunker hill?

Sir William Howe Sir Henry Clinton and John Burgoyne

who won the battle of bunker hill

British

Second Continental Congress

1775

elected president of the congress ( second continental congress)

John Handcock

petition sent by the continental congress to King George II which called for amends to be made.

Olive Branch Petition

declaration drafted by John dickinson and Thoms jefferson that did not embrace the idea of independence, but simply pledged resistance until Parliament abandoned its unlawful rule in America.

Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms

declaring that the Americans were in “open and avowed Rebellion” and calling upon all military and civil officers and subjects to aid and assist “ in the suppression of such rebellion.

Proclamation of a Rebellion

barred all trade with the colonies and provided for the confiscation of their ships, removing british protection from the colonies.

Prohibitory Act

published “Common Sense”

Thomas Paine

presented a momentous resolution to the Continental Congress

Richard Henry lee

led the committee that prepared the most important human statement of political principles in history

thomas Jefferson

explained why america must break away from Britain and listed twenty-seven specific greivances against the king, the most important being that he forced laws on them that were passed only by Parliament

Declaration of Independence

did the continental congress have to invent any new political concept to justify secession from the British?

No

promoted the social contract theory of government

John Locke

the idea that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed

social contract theory of government

one of the first political philosophers to recognize that individual possessed rights to life, liberty, and property.

Locke

Published commentaries on the Laws of England

Blackstone

provides the best known history of english law

Commentaries on the laws of England

america’s most valuable ally

france

a close invaluable aid to george washington

marquis lafayette

helped washington drill his troops into a disciplined army

baron von steuben

gave their lives for the cause of American freedom

Baron de Kalb and Casimir pulaski

obtained a much needed loan from france, and helped put the emerging nation back on a sound financial basis

Robert Morris

helped Robert morris obtain french loans and donated his own money

Haym Salomon

picked up reinforcements in Nova Scotia and sailed to New York

Sir William Howe

washington attaxked the hessians here

Trenton