APUSH American Revolution Flashcards

Flashcards about the American Revolution for APUSH Review

Tradition of Self Government

Colonies developed legislative assemblies, like the House of Burgesses promoting autonomy and the belief in self-governance.

End of Salutary Neglect

Britain shifted from lax enforcement of the Navigation Acts to stricter control, causing colonial resentment.

Stamp Act (1765)

First direct tax on the colonies, led to widespread protests and formation of the Stamp Act Congress.

Tea Act (1773)

Led to the Boston Tea Party, a pivotal act of colonial defiance.

Enlightenment

Emphasized reason, individual rights, and skepticism of authority; inspired revolutionary ideals of liberty and democracy.

French and Indian War

Increased British debt, resulting in higher taxes on the colonies and strained relations.

Geographic Separation

Physical separation hindered British control, allowing colonial leaders to foster independence and a distinct American identity.

Boston Massacre (1770)

British troops killed five colonists, including Crispus Attucks; inflamed anti-British sentiments.

Intolerable/Coercive Acts

Punitive laws passed in response to the Boston Tea Party; united colonies against Britain.

First Great Awakening

Encouraged personal faith and questioned traditional authority; fostered a sense of equality and unity among colonists

Sons of Liberty

Colonists who protested British taxation and organized boycotts and events like the Boston Tea Party; Sam Adams, Paul Revere

Daughters of Liberty

Women's group that supported boycotts; made homemade goods to replace British imports. "Homespun Movement"

George Washington

Commander of the Continental Army, led key victories like Yorktown; secured American independence

Thomas Jefferson

Author of the Declaration of Independence; outlined the colonies' reasons for breaking from Britain

John Adams

Advocated for independence, diplomat who helped secure French support

Marquis de LaFayette

French general who played a crucial role in American victories; helped secure French aid

Benjamin Franklin

Diplomat who secured the French alliance

King George III

British king whose policies and refusal to compromise escalated the conflict

Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer (1767-1768)

Letters by John Dickinson opposing taxation without representation; advocated for colonial rights and unity.

Declaration of Independence (1776)

Document by Thomas Jefferson; declared colonial independence from Britain; outlined individual rights and government by consent.

Common Sense (1776)

A pamphlet by Thomas Paine; advocated for independence from Britain; promoted republican government

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Agreement that ended the American Revolution, recognized U.S. independence; established border of the U.S. at the Mississippi River

Lexington and Concord (1775)

First shots of the Revolution, known as "the shot heard 'round the world."

Saratoga (1777)

Turning point, convinced France to ally with the American cause

Yorktown (1781)

Final major battle; led to British surrender and American victory; won with the help of French Navy

French Revolution (1789-1799)

Inspired French revolutionaries with ideas of liberty and democracy; also contributed to France's financial crisis

Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)

Inspired enslaved people in Haiti to revolt, leading to the first successful slave rebellion and Black republic