Revolution Flashcard #2

Front

Which Colonial region is highlighted? Southern, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Western

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Mid-Atlantic

Front

Why did James Oglethorpe establish Georgia as a colony?

Back

To assist people in prison for debt

Front

The House of Burgesses led to the growth of what form of government in colonial America?

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

The British Parliament imposed the Intolerable Acts in reaction to......

Back

The Boston Tea Party

Front

Who started the Sons of Liberty?

Back

Samuel Adams

Front

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington served as the _____________

Back

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

Front

The environmental characteristics of the Southern Colonies caused that region's economy to be based on what activity?

Back

Cash Crop Agriculture

Front

Which option BEST reflects the message of the cartoon? Options: The colonies must work together to be strong., Colonists need to acquire more western territory., Colonists should ally with the French and defeat the British., The colonies should stay loyal to the British.

Back

The colonies must work together to be strong.

Front

In 1772, groups throughout the colonies called The Committees of Correspondence wrote letters to each other. What was the significance of those letters?

Back

To keep all the colonies up to date on the latest events

Front

How did Benjamin Franklin's actions support American victory during the Revolutionary War?

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He negotiated an alliance with France.