APUSH Period 3 Key Concepts Review

The video reviews Period Three for an upcoming test, covering the Seven Years War, colonial resistance, and the American Revolution. It discusses the test format, study resources, and key historical events, including the Albany Plan, Boston Massacre, and the Treaty of Paris. The video also addresses post-revolution governance challenges, such as the Articles of Confederation and Shay's Rebellion.

How many multiple-choice questions are on the test?

• 55

• 39

• 16

• 15

What event marked the beginning of Period 3?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Albany Plan of Union

• The Stamp Act

• The French and Indian War

What did the Proclamation of 1763 restrict?

• The use of paper currency

• The import of tea from Britain

• Colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Taxation without representation

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the turning point of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Lexington

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

What was the primary goal of the First Continental Congress?

• To boycott British goods

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish a new government

• To address colonial grievances

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It made it too easy to pass laws

• It did not grant Congress the power to tax

• It did not allow for the creation of new states

• It established a strong federal government

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• To abolish slavery

• To establish rules for westward expansion

• To declare war on Britain

• To tax the colonies