Unit 1 Exam flash Cards

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The three regions of the 13 colonies

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New England (cold, fishing, religion), Middle (farming, peaceful with Natives), Southern (plantations, enslaved labor).

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Reasons for declaring independence from Great Britain

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Taxation without representation, Proclamation Line restrictions, British soldiers (Boston Massacre), Stamp Act, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Enlightenment ideas.

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Daily life in the colonies

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Varied by region – New England (fishing, religion), Middle (farming, trade), Southern (plantations, enslaved people).

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How colonists won the American Revolution

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Guerrilla tactics, French support, George Washington’s leadership, knowledge of the land, patriot pride, women and enslaved people’s support.

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Key ideas of the American Revolution and Constitution

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Representation in government, liberty, natural rights, equality, self-government, checks & balances, Bill of Rights, rule of law.

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Role of women and enslaved people in the Revolution

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Spies, providing supplies, medical aid, and supporting patriot troops.

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Events leading to the American Revolution

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Stamp Act, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Proclamation Line, Boston Massacre, lack of representation.