US History Test 2 Review Guide

Questions and Answers

The Mayflower Compact established a direct democracy in the Massachusetts colony.

True

What were the main exports of the Americas during the Triangular Trade?

Cloth, tools, and china

Manufactured goods

Raw materials, rum, and furs (correct)

Sugar and coffee

The French and Indian War was fought solely between France and England.

False

What were the Coercive Acts also known as?

Intolerable Acts Signup and view all the answers

The British Parliament wanted to restore the profitability of the __________ after the French and Indian War.

East Indian Trading Company Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the conflict between France and England that was specifically fought in the New World?

The French and Indian War Signup and view all the answers

During the Triangular Trade, Africa primarily exported ________.

slaves Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance:

Lexington and Concord = Militia mobilization Declaration Act = Parliament's authority in colonies House of Burgesses = First legislative assembly Mayflower Compact = Early self-governance Signup and view all the answers

Match the countries involved in the Seven Years War with their roles:

Austria = Coalition against Prussia Sweden = Part of the coalition against Prussia France = Allied with Austria and Sweden against Prussia Great Britain = Opposed Austria and France Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colonization and Revolutionary War Overview

Triangular Trade involved the exchange of raw materials, rum, and furs from the Americas, cloth and slaves from Europe, and primarily slaves from Africa.
The French and Indian War is a key conflict that represented the clash between France and England in the New World.
The Seven Years War included Austria, Sweden, France, Prussia, and Great Britain.

British Objectives Post-French and Indian War

British Parliament aimed to tax the American colonies to recover war expenses and restore the East India Trading Company’s profitability.

Early Colonial Self-Governance

The Mayflower Compact established democracy in the Massachusetts colony.
The House of Burgesses was set up in Virginia in 1619, marking an early example of self-governance.

British Policies and Colonial Reactions

The British government neglected enforcing the Navigation Acts during the period of Salutary Neglect.
Colonists responded to increased taxation by boycotting British goods and substituting tea with coffee.
The Declaratory Act asserted British authority over the colonies, stating they could govern as they wished.

Key Revolutionary War Events

The Battle of Lexington and Concord prompted thousands of militiamen to gather in Boston.
The Continental Army gained crucial artillery from the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, aiding their fight for independence.
George Washington was appointed to lead the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.

Notable Personalities and Leadership

Ethan Allen led the Green Mountain Boys during the American Revolution.
Colonel Prescott commanded American troops at Bunker and Breed's Hill, famously instructing them to wait for close proximity before firing.

Significant Legislative Actions and Protests

The Olive Branch Petition represents the final attempt by the colonies to seek peace with Britain, ultimately rejected by the King.
The Second Continental Congress acted to form the Continental Army, send the Olive Branch Petition, authorize paper money, and govern effectively.

Propaganda and Support for Independence

Thomas Paine's Common Sense sold 5,000 copies within three months and vehemently opposed the concept of the divine right of kings.
Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed the motion to dissolve ties with Britain.

Declaration of Independence Committee

The committee assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson was chosen as the principal writer due to his writing skills and Virginia's prominence as the largest state at that time.

Military Strategies and Outcomes

George Washington threatened to bombard Boston if British troops did not evacuate, leading to the departure of about 1,000 loyalists alongside 9,000 British troops.
Loyalist properties were confiscated after they left Boston, impacting the social landscape in the colonies.