1. 2nd Six Weeks Test Review

3. 1776

17. TRUE

18. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

19. Thomas Jefferson

21. They did not have a representative in British parliament. But I need to tell you something! No thanks!

22. What was an effect/ reaction of the colonists to the Stamp Act?

23. The Stamp Act Congress was formed to organize boycotts.

25. What are unalienable rights?

26. Rights that cannot be taken away! It’s mine…and you can’t have it!

27. Where do governments obtain their power to govern? What do you have to say? We need you to help!

28. The People

29. What is a fundamental truth found in the Declaration of Independence?

30. All people have equal rights.

31. What was a result of the French & Indian War?

32. Parliament started taxing the colonists to help pay for the war.

33.    French & Indian War 1763 Stamp Act 1765 ?????? ?????? Boston Tea Party 1773

34. Boston Massacre 1770

36. What is Sam Adams best known for?

37. Leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty: Boston Tea Party

38. What is the purpose of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

39. To convince colonists that a complete break with England was necessary .

40. What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

41. Saratoga The French became allied with the colonists (against the British). Americans won the battle. TURNING POINT

42. American Advantages  Self-determination  Purpose for fighting  George Washington  Familiar w/ the land: home turf

43. What was the result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

44. Britain recognized the US as an independent nation!!