All Flashcards
Define 'Taxation without Representation'.
Colonists being taxed by Britain without representation in Parliament.
Define 'Intolerable Acts'.
Harsh laws imposed by Britain on the colonies, seen as oppressive.
Define 'Enlightenment Ideals'.
Philosophical ideas emphasizing natural rights, limited government, and consent of the governed.
Define 'Minutemen'.
Colonial militia who were ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Define 'Hessians'.
German mercenaries hired by the British to fight against the colonists.
Define 'Blockade'.
The act of preventing goods or people from entering or leaving a specific area.
Define 'Treaty of Paris (1783)'.
The agreement that formally recognized the independence of the United States by Great Britain.
Define 'Catalyst'.
An event or person that causes a significant change.
Define 'Foreign Alliance'.
An agreement between two or more countries to work together for a common goal.
Define 'Patriots'.
American colonists who supported independence from Great Britain.
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers fired on colonists in Boston, killing five, fueling anti-British sentiment.
What was the significance of Lexington and Concord?
First military engagements of the Revolutionary War; 'shot heard round the world'.
What happened at the Battle of Long Island?
British forces overwhelmed the Patriots, forcing Washington to retreat.
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?
Washington's surprise attack boosted Patriot morale and enlistments.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
American victory motivated France to form a military alliance with America.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
American and French forces trapped the British, leading to Cornwallis's surrender.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
Britain recognized US independence; Mississippi River as western boundary.
What was the date of the Boston Massacre?
March 5, 1770.
What was the date of the Battle of Yorktown?
October 19, 1781.
What was the date of the Treaty of Paris?
Who was George Washington?
Commander of the Continental Army; provided leadership during the war.
Who was Lord Cornwallis?
British general who surrendered at Yorktown.