What is the First Continental Congress

What is the First Continental Congress

When delegates from all the colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England

The Proclamation of 1763 said the colonist

could not

Buy land, hunt, or explore west of the Appalachian

Mountains

When King George issues the

Proclamation of 1763 it did what to

the colonist

The Proclamation of 1763 made the colonists furious

List the names of the countries and groups that fought in the French and

Indian War

France, England, & American Indians

What are the sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction (unhappy) (Things done to the

Colonists by the King)

-Colonies had no representation in Parliament-colonists forced to pay taxes and obey acts.-King issues Proclamation of 1763-colonial governors enforced the laws&they were resented for it

What were some causes of the French and

Indian War

-Britain's desire to remain a world power-The colonists wanted

to expand into the Ohio River Valley, which was claimed by the French

What were some effects of the French and

Indian War

-England gains control of all the land east of the Mississippi

River-England imposed taxes to raise

revenue necessary to pay the cost of the French and Indian

War.

What is a Proprietor?

-A person who owns a large tract (a piece) of land

and acts as a governor of the

area.

The treaty to end the Revolutionary war

was signed where?

Paris(Treaty of Paris)

What is the Battle of

Yorktown?

This victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris

England recognized American independence in this treaty.

Who was King George III?

British king during the

Revolutionary era

Who was Lord

Cornwallis?

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

Who was John Adams?

A champion of the cause of

independence & will become our 2nd President

Who was George

Washington?

Commander of the Continental Army and will

become the 1st President.

Who was Thomas

Jefferson?

Main author of the Declaration of Independence & will become the

3rd President

Who was Patrick Henry?

He was a Patriot and he gave the speech which contained the famous line "give me

liberty or give me death!"

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

He was a prominent member of the

Continental Congress & helped

write the Declaration of Independence

Who was Thomas Paine?

He was a journalist and the author of

Common Sense

Who was Phillis Wheatley?

She was a former slave who wrote poems and plays

supporting independence

Who was Paul Revere?

He made the daring ride to warn the

colonists by yelling "The British are

coming!"

What was the importance of the

Battles of Lexington and Concord?

The site of the first armed

conflict of the Revolutionary

War

What was the Boston

Massacre?

Colonists in Boston were

shot after taunting British

soldiers

What was the Boston Tea

Party?

Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led

patriots in throwing tea into Boston

Harbor to protest tea taxes

What was the Battle of

Saratoga?

This American victory was the turning point in

the war.

What is the Declaration of

Independence?

It was signed on July 4, 1776 – The

document declared that the colonies

wanted independence from Britain.

What are the 3 “unalienable rights”

stated in the Declaration of

Independence?

-life -liberty-pursuit of happiness

What ideas about government are expressed in the

Declaration of Independence?

-people establish gov’t to protect rights-gov’t derives its power from the people-people have a right and obligation to change a gov’t that violates their rights

What are the order of the key events of the American Revolution?

-Boston Massacre-Boston Tea Party-1st Continental Congress-Battle of Lexington & Concord-Approval of the Declaration of Independence-Battle of Saratoga-Surrender at Yorktown-Signing of the Treaty of Paris

What advantages helped the American colonists win the American Revolution?

-colonists’ were defending their own land, principles, & beliefs-help from France & Spain-strong leadership & determination