NEW
Font size
WorksheetsAmerican History Exam 2 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Concept of benign neglect:
An attitude or policy of ignoring an often delicate or undesirable situation that one is held to be responsible for dealing with
Significant political body that played a crucial role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. It convened on May 10, 1775, and continued to meet until 1781
Political protest in which American colonists were frustrated with Britain for imposing “taxation without representation.” It was the first event with a major act of defiance against British rule, and 342 chests of tea were dumped in the Boston Harbor
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
Declaratory Act:
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They took place on April 19, 1775, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, near Boston
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
Stated that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever"
The Intolerable Acts:
Played pivotal roles in the American Revolutionary War, which ultimately led to the independence of the United States from British rule
A series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party.
A British trading company that played a significant role in the history of British colonialism in India. It was one of the key instruments of British imperialism in South Asia
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
Methods of colonial resistance to taxation:
An attitude or policy of ignoring an often delicate or undesirable situation that one is held to be responsible for dealing with
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They took place on April 19, 1775, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, near Boston
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
The Boston Massacre:
A complex and often challenging process. While the American Revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery in some northern states, the status and rights of free blacks remained uncertain, and they faced various obstacles
A street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed
Refers to the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was a pivotal partnership that significantly contributed to the success of the American colonies in their struggle for independence from British rule
A British-American political activist, philosopher, and writer who played a pivotal role in the American and French Revolutions. He is best known for his influential pamphlets and writings that promoted revolutionary ideas and helped shape the political landscape of his time
British East India Company:
A British trading company that played a significant role in the history of British colonialism in India. It was one of the key instruments of British imperialism in South Asia
Political protest in which American colonists were frustrated with Britain for imposing “taxation without representation.” It was the first event with a major act of defiance against British rule, and 342 chests of tea were dumped in the Boston Harbor
Significant political body that played a crucial role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. It convened on May 10, 1775, and continued to meet until 1781
Convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression
The Boston Tea Party:
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
A British-American political activist, philosopher, and writer who played a pivotal role in the American and French Revolutions. He is best known for his influential pamphlets and writings that promoted revolutionary ideas and helped shape the political landscape of his time
Political protest in which American colonists were frustrated with Britain for imposing “taxation without representation.” It was the first event with a major act of defiance against British rule, and 342 chests of tea were dumped in the Boston Harbor
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
The First Continental Congress:
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
Convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression
Played pivotal roles in the American Revolutionary War, which ultimately led to the independence of the United States from British rule
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They took place on April 19, 1775, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, near Boston
Battle of Lexington-Concord:
Significant political body that played a crucial role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. It convened on May 10, 1775, and continued to meet until 1781
A street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They took place on April 19, 1775, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, near Boston
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
The Second Continental Congress:
Stated that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever"
An attitude or policy of ignoring an often delicate or undesirable situation that one is held to be responsible for dealing with
Convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression
Significant political body that played a crucial role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. It convened on May 10, 1775, and continued to meet until 1781
George Washington and the Continental Army:
Played pivotal roles in the American Revolutionary War, which ultimately led to the independence of the United States from British rule
A series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
Refers to the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was a pivotal partnership that significantly contributed to the success of the American colonies in their struggle for independence from British rule
Declaration of Independence:
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
One of the most important documents in American history. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it marked the independence from British rule. The document was by Thomas Jefferson, though it underwent revisions and edits by other committee members
A street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed
A British-American political activist, philosopher, and writer who played a pivotal role in the American and French Revolutions. He is best known for his influential pamphlets and writings that promoted revolutionary ideas and helped shape the political landscape of his time
Thomas Paine:
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
A British-American political activist, philosopher, and writer who played a pivotal role in the American and French Revolutions. He is best known for his influential pamphlets and writings that promoted revolutionary ideas and helped shape the political landscape of his time
Played pivotal roles in the American Revolutionary War, which ultimately led to the independence of the United States from British rule
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
Hessian soldiers:
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
An attitude or policy of ignoring an often delicate or undesirable situation that one is held to be responsible for dealing with
Stated that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever"
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
Franco-American alliance:
American Indian support for the British was a complex and multifaceted issue. The extent of support and alliances with Native American tribes varied across different regions and tribes, and it was influenced by a variety of factors
Refers to the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was a pivotal partnership that significantly contributed to the success of the American colonies in their struggle for independence from British rule
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
Parliament’s attitude towards the patriot movement in the American colonies:
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
Mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
Stated that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever"
Treaty of Paris:
Significant political body that played a crucial role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. It convened on May 10, 1775, and continued to meet until 1781
Refers to two separate but closely related treaties that were signed in the city of Paris, France. These treaties played a significant role in ending two key conflicts in American history: the American Revolutionary War and the Franco-American War
A complex and often challenging process. While the American Revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery in some northern states, the status and rights of free blacks remained uncertain, and they faced various obstacles
American Indian support for the British was a complex and multifaceted issue. The extent of support and alliances with Native American tribes varied across different regions and tribes, and it was influenced by a variety of factors
American Indian support for the British in the Revolutionary War:
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
American Indian support for the British was a complex and multifaceted issue. The extent of support and alliances with Native American tribes varied across different regions and tribes, and it was influenced by a variety of factors
A complex and often challenging process. While the American Revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery in some northern states, the status and rights of free blacks remained uncertain, and they faced various obstacles
Support of foreign nations for the Revolutionary War:
The American colonies received crucial support from several foreign nations such as France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and Prussia
Refers to the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was a pivotal partnership that significantly contributed to the success of the American colonies in their struggle for independence from British rule
Refers to two separate but closely related treaties that were signed in the city of Paris, France. These treaties played a significant role in ending two key conflicts in American history: the American Revolutionary War and the Franco-American War
Evolved over time and was marked by a range of perspectives and policies
The resettlement of free blacks after the Revolutionary War:
Refers to two separate but closely related treaties that were signed in the city of Paris, France. These treaties played a significant role in ending two key conflicts in American history: the American Revolutionary War and the Franco-American War
A complex and often challenging process. While the American Revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery in some northern states, the status and rights of free blacks remained uncertain, and they faced various obstacles
American Indian support for the British was a complex and multifaceted issue. The extent of support and alliances with Native American tribes varied across different regions and tribes, and it was influenced by a variety of factors
German troops who served as mercenaries in various European armies during the 18th and 19th centuries
