TExES 4–8 Social Studies: American Revolution & Founding Era Breakdown

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the American Revolution and the founding era of the United States, focusing on major events, individuals, principles, and themes.

Proclamation of 1763

An act that blocked westward settlement by American settlers.

Stamp Act (1765)

A tax requiring payment on paper goods, leading to the slogan 'No taxation without representation.'

Intolerable Acts (1774)

Laws passed to punish Boston which united the colonies against British rule.

Mercantilism

The economic theory that colonies exist for the profit of the mother country, Britain.

French & Indian War debt

The financial burden that led to new taxes imposed on the colonies.

Abigail Adams

An advocate for women's rights and the wife of John Adams.

Lexington & Concord (1775)

The site of the first shots of the American Revolution.

Saratoga (1777)

The turning point of the American Revolution that led to a French alliance.

Valley Forge

The site of the Continental Army's winter training during the Revolutionary War.

Yorktown (1781)

The location of British surrender, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The agreement that recognized U.S. independence from Britain.

Unalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Civic Virtue

The concept of putting the nation above individual self-interest.

Boston Tea Party (1773)

A protest against British taxation that became a model for nonviolent resistance.

John Paul Jones

A naval commander known for his declaration, 'I have not yet begun to fight!'

'Yankee Doodle'

A song that symbolizes American patriotic spirit.

Common Sense

A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that advocated for independence from Britain.