American History Chapter 3: The Revolutionary Era

<p>He denied their request. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>They organized a boycott of British goods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He announced the British advance to the colonies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A battle occurred resulting in the deaths of 8 colonists. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish a full colonial army with Washington as commander. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To seize weapons and gunpowder. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wealthy merchants with ties to Britain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He vowed to bring the colonists to justice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As poorly organized and outnumbered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poorly organized and untrained. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prepared for war by stockpiling weapons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They built forts to secure their trading routes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The French embraced traditional warfare, while the British adapted tactics from Native Americans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>France was largely removed from North America. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was denied, failing to unify the colonies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iroquois Confederacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spain ceded French territory west of the Mississippi River. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest by American colonists against British taxation and control over tea trade. Colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.

The colonists refused to buy British tea because of the tax imposed by the Townshend Act. They instead opted for smuggled tea from the Dutch and French.

The Sons of Liberty were a group of patriots who organized and led the protest against British policies. They played a significant role in the Boston Tea Party, demanding the British tea ships leave the harbor.

The Intolerable Acts were a series of four laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. These were seen as harsh punishments and further inflamed tensions between the colonies and Britain. Notably, The Intolerable Acts closed Boston Harbor, restricted town meetings, and allowed British officials to be tried in British courts.

Civil disobedience is a form of nonviolent protest, where individuals intentionally break laws they consider unjust to bring about social or political change. The Boston Tea Party was an act of civil disobedience.

A series of laws passed by the British Parliament requiring American colonies to provide housing and food for British soldiers.

Colonies' response to the Intolerable Acts, uniting 12 colonies (except Georgia) to discuss British policies.

A network of communication within colonies, spreading news of the Intolerable Acts and fostering unity

A skirmish where colonial militia, caught off guard by British troops, retreated after a shot was fired, marking the start of the Revolutionary War.

A fight in Concord where colonial militia, defending their homes, successfully pushed back British forces, demonstrating colonial strength.

Local militia groups ready to defend their communities, organized and prepared for potential conflicts.

The Second Continental Congress, where all 13 colonies formally declared their loyalty to the King while demanding the repeal of the Intolerable Acts.

A petition sent from the Second Continental Congress to King George III that was ultimately rejected, solidifying the colonial resolve for independence.

Colonists who supported independence from Britain and rebelled against their rule.

Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed American independence.

The French and Indian War was a conflict fought between France and Great Britain for control of North America. It was a major turning point in American history, leading to the British gaining control of most of North America and setting the stage for the American Revolution.

Both the French and English claimed land around the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, stretching their colonial boundaries west. This overlap, most notably in the Ohio River Valley, led to disputes and tensions.

English settlers, spurred by population growth, started expanding west of the Appalachian Mountains into Native American territory, leading to growing hostility and conflict.

Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan of Union, a unified government for the colonies, to strengthen their defense against the French. However, it was rejected due to the colonies' reluctance to give up their autonomy.

The French relied on their strong relationships with Native Americans, respecting their culture and land. Their trading strategy centered around furs, and they built forts for protection and to maintain their trade network.

The British, on the other hand, saw land primarily for settlement. They were less respectful of Native American customs and sought to expand their own fur trade, often pushing natives off their land.

The Battle of Quebec was a decisive victory for the British, marking a turning point in the war. It led to the capture of Quebec, a crucial French stronghold, ultimately leading to French defeat.

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, marked the end of the French and Indian War. It resulted in France ceding Canada and land east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain, including New Orleans, which was given to Spain. Spain received French land west of the Mississippi River in exchange for Florida which was given to Great Britain.