American Revolution Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards about the American Revolution.

Seven Years War/French & Indian War

A war fought between 1756 and 1763 also known as the French and Indian War with economic implications.

Battle of Quebec

A pivotal battle during the Seven Years War/French & Indian War, fought on September 13, 1759, where British forces led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under General Montcalm, leading to British control over Canada.

Sugar Act

An act passed by the British Parliament in 1764 imposing duties on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies to raise revenue and curb smuggling.

Stamp Act

an act in 1765, a tax on paper goods, newspapers, licenses, playing cards, and documents .

Boston Massacre

british soldiers shot and killed 5 colonists during a protest in boston

Intolerable Acts

Acts in 1774 with harsh British law to punish Boston, they close the port, and took away self government

Battle of Lexington & Concord

An event in 1775 with political implications. first battle started the American revolution British tried to seize weapons, colonists fight back.

Common Sense

1776 and urged america independence from britain

Declaration of Independence

A declaration in 1796 with political implications. declared 13 colonies independent from britain. this paved the way to the articles of confederation since the colonies needed a government

Articles of Confederation

Adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1777 with political implications. made a weak central gov