Mercantilism - system where a nation competes with its rivals to get as much wealth as possible

King George III - King of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War time

Proclamation of 1763 - declaration by the British King ordering all colonists to remain east of the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act - 1765 law passed by Parliament that required colonists to pay taxes on printed materials.

Sam Adams- Leader of the radical group sons of liberty

Crispus Attucks- First person shot & killed in the Boston Massacre; African American

Intolerable Acts- series of laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party

Common Sense- 47 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine advocating independence for the colonies.

Second Continental Congress- assembly of delegates representing every colony that met in 1775 in Philadelphia following the Battles of Lexington & Concord

Loyalists- Colonists who remained loyal to Britain during the Revolutionary War

Lexington- One of the First Battles in the Revolutionary War; fought in 1775 in Massachusetts

Saratoga- 1774 Revolutionary War Battle considered to be the turning point in the war because the patriot win convinced the French to ally officially with the United States.

Valley Forge- Location in Pennsylvania where General Washington’s army spent a difficult winter in 1777-1778

Trenton- 1776 Revolutionary War battle in New Jersey; won by the Continental Congress                        Treaty of Paris 1783- 1783 peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and affirmed American Independence

What was the dispute between France and England in the 1750s and 1760s?  How was it resolved?

The French and Indian War started a dispute between France and England. It was resolved by the Treaty of Paris.

What was the Albany Congress?

The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives sent by the legislatures of all 13 colonies.

What were some laws passed by the British that angered the colonials?

The Stamp Act which made internal taxes on American goods and then replaced it with the townshend acts.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?  Who was their famous leader?

The Sons of Liberty were a radical group that organized protests against Great Britain; advocated for US independence. Their leader was Sam Adams.

What did Jefferson write about in the Declaration of Independence and who influenced him?

Jefferson wrote a statement of the colonists’ right to rebel against the British government and establish their own based on the premise that “all men are equal”

What document/ agreement ended the American Revolution and what did it say?

The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution. It stated that France would give up all its territories in mainland North America which ends any foreign military threat to the British colonies there.

What country helped the Americans win the War of Independence?  When did they come to our aid?

France came to help the Americans win the War of Independence; they came to our aid during the last battle of saratoga. They provided things like supplies, troops and ammunition.

 In what battle did they help the most?

The French helped the most with the Battle of [a]Yorktown; they provided supplies, ammunition, troops and naval support.

What were the most important reasons for an American victory in the war for independence?

The most important reasons for an American victory in the war was to take down Britains “invincible” barriers.

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[a]Yorktown

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