Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony

What was settled by people who had been in debtors' prisons and wanted to start a new life and experience economic freedom.

What was settled by what we now call Pilgrims to avoid persecution in England.

What is also known as the first permanent English settlement in America.

What is known as the "Lost Colony"

During the summer of 1692, 130 women were jailed or executed on charges of witchcraft. Caused by the Dominion of New England and wars with the French and the Native Americans.

A rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon with backcountry farmers to attack Native Americans in an attempt to gain more land

In 1609 and 1610 the colonists of Jamestown found themselves with so little food that some resorted to cannibalism, while others joined Native Americans.

This document was drafted in 1620 prior to settlement by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Bay in Massachusetts. It declared that the 41 males who signed it agreed to accept majority rule and participate in a government in the best interest of all members of the colony. This agreement set the precedent for later documents outlining commonwealth rule.

Set up a unified government for the towns of the Connecticut area (Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield). AKA- The first constitution written in America.

Colonies in direct rule of the king (Ex: Virginia)

This was signed by King George III of England, prohibits any English settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains and requires those already settled in those regions to return east in an attempt to ease tensions with Native Americans. ed Question

This act was passed to help stop the smuggling of goods.

This prohibits the colonists from issuing any legal tender paper money. 

Who raised the issue of taxation without representation?

This act taxed, all printed materials including; newspapers, pamphlets, bills, legal documents, licenses, almanacs, dice and playing cards.

This act requires colonists to house British troops and supply them with food.

Who presented seven Virginia Resolutions to the House of Burgesses?

This was an underground organization opposed to the Stamp Act, its members use violence and intimidation to persuade others opinions.

In October of 1765 what convened in New York City, with representatives from nine of the colonies to prepare a resolution to be sent to King George III and the English Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act and the Acts of 1764. 

A rag doll that is in the likeness of an official is known as an…

Commander of all English military forces in America in 1765 

What act was repealed in March of 1766? 

What was passed on the same day the English Parliament repealed the Stamp Act? 

What act stated that the British government has total power to legislate any laws governing the American colonies in all cases whatsoever? 

The refusal to purchase goods is known as…

The English Parliament passes these acts that taxed imports such as glass, paper, paint, lead and tea. 

In February, who wrote a Circular Letter opposing taxation without representation and called for the colonists to unite in their actions against the British government

In May of 1769 who proposed The Virginia Resolves? 

What historical event occurred on March 5, 1770?

What maintains a three penny per pound import tax on tea arriving in the colonies in 1773, which had already been in effect for six years?

What occurred on December 16, 1773 as colonial activists disguise themselves as Mohawk Indians then board the British tea ships and dump all of the tea into the harbor?

 In March of 1774, what did an angry English Parliament pass as punishment for the event that took place on December 16, 1773 (British name please)?

What did the American Colonists call the Coercive Acts?

What was the only colony that did not attend the First Continental Congress? 

two-house legislature

a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives. 

is known as America’s first constitution and provided for a new central government under which the states gave up little of their power.

In 1786 angry farmers lashed out. Led by ______________________________, a former Continental Army captain, they forced courts in western Massachusetts to close so judges could not confiscate farmers’ lands.

The ________________________________ was proposed by Edmund Randolph and wanted the larger states receive more representatives then the smaller states

The ____________________________________called for one vote for each state regardless of size and was proposed by William Patterson.

This plan attempted to settle the argument of the enslaved people and how they should be counted- as property or population.  

Offered to settle the disagreements between the NJ Plan and the Va. Plan.

His careful notes are the major source of information about the Convention’s work. This delegate is often called the Father of the Constitution because he was the author of the basic plan of government that the Convention adopted.

This delegate from Virginia was chosen to preside over the meetings.

Offered the Connecticut Plan/The Great Compromise to settle the disagreements between the NJ Plan and the Va. Plan.

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. 

No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. 

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 

Father of constitution

President of Constitutional convention

developed his theory on the separation of power, in which the power of the executive, legislative and judiciary would be divided and brought together under a constitution

developed a concept of an innate natural law, a natural religion, a social contract and a concept of innate human rights.

One of the early steps toward democracy in America was taken by the Pilgrims in 1620.

is often referred to as the cradle of democracy

What are groups of citizen soldiers known as?

What was the name of the British fort located on Lake Champlain that was taken by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen?

What was the name of the group that Ethan Allen was with that forced the surrender of the British fort located on Lake Champlain?

What Battle took place in April 1775 after Revere and others rode out to warn the countryside?

Where was the battle of Bunker Hill actually fought?

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

What are “rights that can not be taken away” known as? 

 “My only regret is that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Who spoke these words?

The significance of this battle (ending on October 7, 1777) was that it proved to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War and convinced the French of American strength which persuaded the French to support the Americans with military aid.

This was the strategy utilized by George Washington (and Nathanael Greene) that avoided any “toe to toe” engagement with the British. 

This/these battle(s) took place April 19, 1775, occurred when a British force of 700 men from Boston were ordered to confiscate weapons from a militia arsenal in Massachusetts. The British fired on a group of minutemen at their first stop, killing 8 minutemen, and thousands of minutemen came to their comrades aid. The British had to fight hard to get back to Boston- this was the beginning of the American Revolution.  

Located on Lake Champlain in northeastern New York, this fort served as a key point of access to both Canada and the Hudson River Valley during the French and Indian War. On May 10, 1775, Benedict Arnold of Massachusetts joined Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont in a dawn attack on the fort, surprising and capturing the sleeping British garrison. Although it was a small-scale conflict, this was the first American “victory” of the Revolutionary War, and would give the Continental Army much-needed artillery to be used in future battles.

On June 17, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War, the British defeated the Americans at this battle located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. 

This battle took place on Tuesday, August 27, 1776. This was the first battle to take place following the signing of the Declaration of Independence of July 5, 1776. The significance of the conflict was that U.S. forces were forced to retreat to Manhattan, then New Jersey. However, their newly implemented defensive tactics proved to be highly successful against the British. 

The significance of this battle was that the Hessian army was crushed in Washington’s raid across the Delaware River on December 26, 1776. The Americans were invigorated by the easy defeat of the British Hessian forces and Washington was able to secure enlistments for 1777. 

This battle took place on Sunday, June 28, 1778. The battlefield in which the British and American Forces fought during the battle was located in New Jersey. This battle ended with a boost to the American forces after their training sessions at Valley Forge under Baron von Steuben’s leadership. 

The significance of this battle (October 7, 1780) was that it became evident to the British that the Americans in the South would not back OR be bullied by the British. This would also serve as a turning point in the southern campaign of the war.

The significance of the conflict (January 17, 1781) was that it had a devastating effect on British morale, whilst increasing American confidence. It was here that General Cornwallis sent Colonel Banastre Tarleton to attack Morgan and his forces.This battle, together with the King's Mountain, caused Lord Cornwallis to pull troops from South Carolina and move them farther north, leading to Yorktown and eventually the end of the Revolutionary war.

General Cornwallis faced General Greene at this battle. Greene used almost the identical strategy as Cowpens to defeat the British. The significance of the conflict (March 15, 1781) was that the British sustained heavy casualties and Cornwallis abandoned the Carolinas and marched for Virginia.

The significance of the conflict was that Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British here. The British surrender at this battle ended the American Revolutionary War.

This met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after the battles of Lexington and Concord where delegates met to discuss the next measures with Great Britain.