American Revolution Figures and Contributions Quiz

Thomas Jefferson = Principal author of the Declaration of Independence Patrick Henry = Known for 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' John Adams = Member of the Committee of Five Samuel Adams = Key organizer of the Boston Tea Party

Battle of Bunker Hill = Demonstrated American forces' resolve despite losing King George III’s Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition = Declared colonies in open rebellion Paul Revere's midnight ride = Warned colonial militia of British forces George III = King during the American Revolution

George III = Great Britain Patrick Henry = Virginia Samuel Adams = Massachusetts John Adams = Massachusetts

<p>Thomas Jefferson = Third president of the United States John Adams = Second president of the United States Samuel Adams = Founding Father and politician George III = Monarch during the American Revolutionary War</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Give me liberty, or give me death!' = Patrick Henry Midnight ride warning militia = Paul Revere Declared colonies in rebellion = King George III Advocated for democracy and rights = Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hernando Cortes = Conquered the Aztec Empire Bartolome de Las Casas = Advocated for indigenous rights Christopher Columbus = Established settlements in the New World Henry VIII = Founded the Church of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treaty of Tordesillas = Divided the New World between Spain and Portugal Council of Valladolid = Debate on indigenous treatment in the Americas Columbian Exchange = Exchange of goods and ideas post-1492 Roanoke Island Settlement = First English settlement known as the 'Lost Colony'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encomienda System = Labor system granting rights to exploit indigenous people Requerimiento = Spanish declaration of right to subjugate New World Iroquois League = Alliance of Native American nations in Northeastern U.S. Songhai Empire = West African empire involved in trans-Saharan trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sir Walter Raleigh = Established the failed Roanoke Colony Peter Minuit = Purchased Manhattan Island for 60 guilders Hernando Cortes = Led expedition causing the fall of the Aztec Empire Christopher Columbus = Made four voyages under Spanish monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aztecs = Mesoamerican empire conquered in 1521 Iroquois League = Political organization influencing colonial affairs Songhai Empire = Key player in trans-Saharan trade Columbian Exchange = Revolutionized global trade and interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treaty of Tordesillas = Brokered division of the New World by the Pope Council of Valladolid = Addressed treatment of indigenous populations Requerimiento = Justified Spanish conquest of the New World Encomienda System = Created a framework for exploiting indigenous labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christopher Columbus = Italian explorer under Spanish crown Hernando Cortes = Spanish conquistador Peter Minuit = Dutch colonial governor Sir Walter Raleigh = English adventurer and writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Columbian Exchange = Major global transfer after 1492 Encomienda System = Colonial exploitation framework Treaty of Tordesillas = Papal intervention in colonial division Council of Valladolid = Debate on ethics of colonialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patrick Henry = 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' speech Thomas Jefferson = Author of the Declaration of Independence John Adams = Member of the Committee of Five Samuel Adams = Organizer of the Boston Tea Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battle of Bunker Hill = Demonstrated American resolve against the British King George III’s Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition = Declared open rebellion in the colonies Paul Revere's midnight ride = Warned of British forces approaching George III = King during the American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>George III = King of Great Britain Samuel Adams = Key leader of the American Revolution Paul Revere = Patriot known for warning militias Thomas Jefferson = Advocate for democracy and individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patrick Henry = Fiery speeches against British rule John Adams = Second President of the United States George III = King whose policies led to the revolution Thomas Jefferson = Proponent of individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boston Tea Party = Samuel Adams Battle of Bunker Hill = American forces against British Declaration of Independence = Thomas Jefferson King George III’s Proclamation = Response to colonial grievances</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puritans = English Protestants seeking to purify the Church of England The Restoration = Period when monarchy was restored under Charles II Toleration Act – 1649 = Guaranteed religious freedom for Christians in Maryland Good Friday Massacre = Attack by Powhatan on English colonists in Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oliver Cromwell = Lord Protector after the execution of Charles I William Bradford = Governor of the Plymouth Colony for over 30 years John Smith = Established trade relations with Native Americans in Jamestown John Rolfe = Introduced a sweeter strain of tobacco in Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Glorious Revolution = Overthrew King James II establishing constitutional monarchy The Good Friday Massacre = Resulted in the deaths of a quarter of Virginia's population The Restoration = Brought back monarchy after the Commonwealth period Plymouth Colony = Established a community based on religious freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joint–Stock Company = Financed colonization efforts in North America Virginia Company = Chartered to establish settlements in North America Jamestown = First permanent English settlement in North America Head-Right System = Encouraged colonization by granting land to settlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tobacco = Became the economic foundation of Virginia Corn = Primary staple crop for early settlers Wheat = Important crop introduced in the New World Rice = Grew in the Southern colonies for export</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamestown = John Smith Plymouth Colony = William Bradford Massachusetts Bay = John Winthrop Roanoke = Sir Walter Raleigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toleration Act – 1649 = Facilitated religious freedom for Catholics Head-Right System = Promoted population growth in Virginia The Navigation Acts = Regulated trade to benefit English economy The Stamp Act = Taxed printed materials in the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamestown founded = 1607 Plymouth Colony established = 1620 The Good Friday Massacre = 1622 The Glorious Revolution = 1688</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mayflower Compact = The first governing document of Plymouth Colony, establishing self-governance based on majority rule. Massachusetts Bay Company = A joint-stock company that established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, mainly settled by Puritans. Femme Couverte = A legal doctrine whereby a married woman's rights were subsumed by her husband. Sainthood = The Puritan practice of declaring individuals as part of the elect for governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Penn = Founder of Pennsylvania, envisioned as a 'Holy Experiment'. Sir Edmund Andros = Governor of the Dominion of New England with an authoritarian rule. Quakers = Members of a society that believed in equality and religious tolerance. Yankee = Term for New England merchants wealthy through trade and shipbuilding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half-Way Covenant = A form of partial church membership allowing children of non-saints to be baptized. Patronage = The granting of political favors or appointments in colonial government. Holy Experiment = William Penn's vision for a colony practicing religious tolerance. Quaker Ideals = Beliefs emphasizing equality, pacifism, and rejecting social hierarchies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inland Back Countries = Areas settled by new immigrants often living rough subsistence lifestyles. Colonial Commercial Empire = Trade networks between England and its colonies focusing on raw goods. 5 Distinct Regions of Commerce = Major regions involved in trade including West Indies and New England. Chesapeake = One of the primary colonial regions, significant for its agricultural outputs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glorious Revolution = Led to the arrest of Sir Edmund Andros for his authoritarian rule. Religious Tolerance in Pennsylvania = Established by William Penn as part of his 'Holy Experiment'. Puritan Governance = Sainthood allowed select individuals to participate in church decisions. Trade Networks Expansion = Enhanced the economic ties between colonies and England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massachusetts Bay Colony = A key settlement primarily associated with Puritan beliefs. Pennsylvania = Founded by Quakers as a refuge for those seeking religious freedom. Dominion of New England = An administrative merger that was met with resistance and resentment. New England Merchants = Frequently referred to as Yankees, known for their trade activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Femme Couverte = Reflects the legal status of married women in colonial society. Half-Way Covenant = Illustrates the changing dynamics of church membership among Puritans. Quaker Ideals = Rooted in the belief in social equality and anti-violence. Sainthood = Connected to the governance and decision-making structure of Puritan communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patronage = Influenced political appointments and loyalty among colonial leaders. Sainthood declaration = Affected participation rights in governance and church. Holy Experiment = Promoted principles of democracy and civil rights in Pennsylvania. Colonial Commerce = Enabled economic development through extensive trade networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indentured Servant = A person who signed a contract to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to the colonies African Slavery = The system of forced labor in the colonies primarily for agriculture Middle Passage = The horrific journey endured by enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean Gang Labor = A system of labor used on plantations where individuals worked in groups under supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stono Rebellion = A 1739 rebellion where enslaved people sought freedom in Spanish Florida Great Awakening = An 18th-century religious revival encouraging emotional worship Salutary Neglect = A policy allowing economic growth through loose enforcement of trade laws Triangle Trade = A system of trade exchanging goods and enslaved people between continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deism = A belief in a non-intervening creator of the universe Social Contract = A theory suggesting governmental authority is based on consent Task Labor = A system where individuals are assigned specific tasks to complete Condition of the Mother = A law stating that children inherit enslaved status from their mothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Task Labor = Allows enslaved individuals some control over their workday Gang Labor = Used primarily in the Chesapeake region under strict supervision Indentured Servitude = Involves working for a predetermined number of years for compensation African Slavery = Mainly focused on agricultural work in the southern colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enlightenment = Emphasizes reason, science, and individualism Great Awakening = Challenging established churches through emotional worship Social Contract = Protecting citizens' natural rights through governmental consent Salutary Neglect = Economic growth facilitated by lax enforcement of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colonial Governor = An official overseeing colonial administration appointed by the British Crown Triangle Trade = Profitable network for merchants exchanging goods and enslaved people Middle Passage = Inhumane Atlantic journey taken by enslaved Africans Gang Labor = Supervised workforce system used in agricultural settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stono Rebellion = Resulted in stricter slave laws due to fear of rebellion Condition of the Mother = Influenced the status of children born to enslaved women Enlightenment = Inspired ideas about democracy and individual rights Great Awakening = Lead to the rise of new denominations and a shift in religious practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>African Slavery = Became the primary workforce in southern agriculture Salutary Neglect = Encouraged colonial self-governance and economic independence Task Labor = Provided enslaved individuals some level of autonomy in their work Gang Labor = Increased control and efficiency on plantations during harvest times</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hernando Cortes = Conquered the Aztec Empire Bartolome de Las Casas = Advocated for indigenous rights Christopher Columbus = Established settlements in the New World Henry VIII = Established the Church of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Columbian Exchange = Exchange of goods and ideas post-1492 Council of Valladolid = Debate on indigenous treatment Treaty of Tordesillas = Division of the New World between Spain and Portugal Requerimiento = Justification for Spanish conquest</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roanoke Island Settlement = Known as the 'Lost Colony' Encomienda System = Labor system based on conversion to Christianity Iroquois League = Political alliance of Native American nations Songhai Empire = West African empire engaged in trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sir Walter Raleigh = Failed attempt to establish Roanoke Colony Peter Minuit = Purchased Manhattan Island Hernando Cortes = Led the expedition that defeated the Aztecs Henry VIII = Broke from the Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aztecs = Mesoamerica Songhai Empire = West Africa Iroquois League = Northeastern U.S. Spanish Empire = New World conquests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Columbian Exchange = Transatlantic exchange of goods and diseases Treaty of Tordesillas = Church-approved division of lands Requerimiento = Spanish justification for conquest Council of Valladolid = Argument over indigenous rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christopher Columbus = Four voyages across the Atlantic Hernando Cortes = Conquest of the Aztec Empire Sir Walter Raleigh = Establishment of the Roanoke Colony Peter Minuit = Purchasing Manhattan from Native Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encomienda System = Labor exploitation of indigenous peoples Columbian Exchange = Impact on global trade and culture Requerimiento = Ideological justification for colonization Treaty of Tordesillas = Struggle for territorial claims between powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indentured Servant = A person who signed a contract to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to the colonies African Slavery = The system of forced labor in the colonies that became the primary workforce in agriculture Middle Passage = The horrific journey that enslaved Africans endured across the Atlantic Ocean Stono Rebellion = A 1739 uprising in South Carolina by enslaved people seeking freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Triangle Trade = A system of trade involving goods and enslaved people between three regions Task Labor = A labor system where enslaved individuals complete specific tasks in a given time Gang Labor = A method of labor where enslaved people worked in groups under supervision Condition of the Mother = A law declaring children inherit their status from enslaved mothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enlightenment = An 18th-century movement emphasizing reason and individualism Great Awakening = A religious revival encouraging emotional worship in the colonies Salutary Neglect = A policy of loosely enforcing trade laws for economic growth Social Contract = A theory asserting government's authority comes from the consent of the governed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gang Labor = Used primarily on tobacco and cotton plantations Task Labor = Allowed enslaved individuals some control over their workday African Slavery = Became prevalent after the decline of indentured servitude Indentured Servant = Promised land or money at the end of their service</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colonial Governor = Appointed official with significant power over local assemblies Stono Rebellion = Resulted in stricter slave laws in South Carolina African Slavery = Defined the labor system in the Southern colonies Triangle Trade = Created a profitable trade network for merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Great Awakening = Challenged established churches in the American colonies Enlightenment = Influenced democratic thought and individual rights Salutary Neglect = Encouraged self-governance in American colonies Social Contract = Advocated for the protection of citizens' natural rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condition of the Mother = Established the basis for hereditary slavery Middle Passage = Led to significant loss of life among enslaved Africans Task Labor = Provided a degree of autonomy for enslaved individuals Gang Labor = Entrenched strict supervision on plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indentured Servant = Related to early colonial labor systems African Slavery = Part of the post-colonial economy in the southern colonies Salutary Neglect = Reflected British colonial policies in the Americas Deism = Connected to an intellectual movement questioning traditional religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French and Indian War = Conflict between Britain and France from 1754 to 1763 Treaty of Paris - 1763 = Ended the French and Indian War, ceding territories to Britain Proclamation Line of 1763 = Prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains Sugar Act - 1764 = Taxed sugar and goods imported into the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>George Washington = First president of the United States George Grenville = British Prime Minister who introduced the Sugar Act Ben Franklin = Key diplomat in gaining French support for the Revolution General Edward Braddock = British general defeated at Fort Duquesne</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stamp Act - 1765 = Sparked protests and the slogan 'no taxation without representation' Townsend Act - 1767 = Imposed duties on various imported goods leading to boycotts Sugar Act - 1764 = Fueled protests over taxation without representation Albany Plan of Union = Proposal for a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fort Duquesne = At the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers Fort William Henry = Site of a massacre of British troops by French-allied Native Americans Battle of Bunker Hill = Fought on Breed's Hill Battle of Saratoga = Turning point of the American Revolution in New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stamp Act - 1765 = Led to widespread colonial protests Sugar Act - 1764 = Marked the beginning of economic protests Townsend Act - 1767 = Higher tensions between Britain and the colonies Intolerable Acts = Punitive laws that escalated colonial unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sons of Liberty = Opposed British policies through protests Continental Congress = Governing body of the colonies during the Revolution Daughters of Liberty = Women involved in boycotting British goods Minutemen = Colonial militia ready to fight at a moment's notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Albany Plan of Union = Attempted to unify the Thirteen Colonies Declaration of Independence = Announced the colonies' break from Britain Treaty of Paris - 1783 = Officially ended the American Revolution Articles of Confederation = First governing document of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>George Grenville = Introduced the Sugar and Stamp Acts Benjamin Franklin = Advocated for the Albany Plan of Union Samuel Adams = Key figure in the initiation of the Boston Tea Party Thomas Paine = Wrote 'Common Sense' advocating for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boston Massacre = 1770 Boston Tea Party = 1773 First Continental Congress = 1774 Declaration of Independence = 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alexander Wedderburn = Critic of Benjamin Franklin Thomas Paine = Advocate for independence Thomas Jefferson = Primary author of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Franklin = Delegate in the Committee of Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Olive Branch Petition = Attempt to avoid war with Britain Declaration of Rights and Grievances = Outline of colonial objections Galloway’s Plan of Union = Proposal for a colonial parliament Common Sense = Pamphlet promoting independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tea Act = Monopoly on tea sales Intolerable Acts = Punitive laws in response to protests Coercive Acts = Another name for the Intolerable Acts Boston Tea Party = Protest against the Tea Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lexington and Concord = Start of open conflict in Revolutionary War Second Continental Congress = Managed war effort and declared independence First Continental Congress = Coordinated resistance to British rule Boston Massacre = Heightened tensions between colonies and Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Declaration of Independence = Thomas Jefferson Common Sense = Thomas Paine Olive Branch Petition = Second Continental Congress Declaration of Rights and Grievances = First Continental Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Committee of Five = Group tasked with drafting the Declaration Tea Act = Law affecting American tea sales Boston Tea Party = Colonial protest involving tea Galloway’s Plan of Union = Rejected proposal for colonial parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boston Tea Party = Led to the Intolerable Acts Olive Branch Petition = Rejected by King George III First Continental Congress = Response to Intolerable Acts Common Sense = Influenced public opinion towards independence</p> Signup and view all the answers