American Revolution Review

Flashcards to help study for a test.

Name the New England Colonies.

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Name the Middle Colonies

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

Name the Southern Colonies.

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

What was the economy of the New England Colonies based on?

Shipping, fishing, and small-scale farming

What was the economy of the Southern Colonies based on?

Plantation agriculture (tobacco, rice), reliance on enslaved labor

Which European group settled in the Southwest/Florida, seeking gold and spreading Christianity?

Spanish

Which European group settled in Canada and Mississippi for fur trade and alliances with Native Americans?

French

Which European group settled on the East Coast, with Jamestown for wealth and Puritans for religious freedom?

English

What did Southern colonies develop using enslaved Africans?

Large plantations

What war was fought over land (Ohio River Valley) and trade dominance between the British and French?

French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War)

Who allied with the French during the French and Indian War?

Native Americans

What were the results of the French and Indian War?

Britain won but gained war debt and France lost territory in North America.

What led to rising tensions between Britain and the colonies after the French and Indian War?

British taxing the colonies

Name some motivations for the American Revolution.

British taxes (Stamp Act, Tea Act), no colonial representation, Intolerable Acts, influence of Common Sense by Thomas Paine.

Name some advantages of the Colonies in the Revolutionary War.

Home advantage, motivation, French aid

What was the first constitution of the United States?

Articles of Confederation

Name some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Weak federal government, no power to tax, no national army, hard to amend

Which event highlighted the need for a stronger government, leading to the replacement of the Articles of Confederation?

Shays’ Rebellion

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

James Madison

What did the Federalists believe in?

Strong central government

What did the Anti-Federalists believe in?

Strong state governments, feared tyranny

What were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

Bill of Rights

Which document declared independence from Britain and listed grievances against the King?

Declaration of Independence

What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

What are the guarantees included in the Bill of Rights?

Freedoms like speech, religion, press, right to bear arms, etc.

What are the first three of the first ten amendments?

1. Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly 2. Right to Bear Arms 3. No Quartering of Soldiers

How many members serve in the House of Representatives?

435

How many members serve in the Senate?

100

Which branch enforces laws?

Executive (President)

Which branch interprets laws?

Judicial (Supreme Court)

Which civic duties are specified in the lecture?

Obey the law, pay taxes, serve on a jury if called

What are some civic responsibilities?

Voting, staying informed, community involvement.

Name examples of Civic Engagement.

Volunteering, attending town halls, peaceful protest, petitioning.