Trade between Europe (manufactured goods), North America (raw materials) and West Africa (slaves)

What were some of the outcomes of the French and Indian War?

The British gained control of much of North America including Canada and most land east of the Mississippi River.

The colonies began to unite against British rule.  They created Committees of Correspondence, non-importation agreements and boycotts of British goods.  

“Loyalist, Tory”

Supported British Rule

As a result of fighting for the “Holy Land” European explorers began looking for quicker and cheaper routes for trade with Asia.

Describe the key European advantages in the conquest of the Americas.

In the conquest of the Americas, Europeans benefitted from better technology (steel weapons), though it was European diseases (smallpox) that had the most devastating effect on Native Americans

The motivation behind the settling of Jamestown was gold and wealth

Describe the reason (motivation) for settling the New England colonies.

The motivation behind the settling of New England was religious freedom.

“indentured servant”

In exchange for passage to America, they would work for on average 5 to 7 years for a master and receive food, shelter and training.

 “slave”

A human being who is owned by another as property

 “mercantilism”

The theory that the strength of a nation is dependent upon how much wealth it has

What was important about the House of Burgesses?

The House of Burgesses was a group of elected representatives in Virginia; it was the first form of representative government in the colonies.

What was the economy of the New England Colonies?

Largely fishing and shipping

What was the economy of the Middle Colonies?

Largely wheat and grain, known as the “bread basket” colonies

What was the economy of the Southern Colonies?

Largely Rice, tobacco and indigo; large plantations

The British and French fought each other for control of North America

What were Benjamin Franklin’s feelings about unity within the colonies before the Revolutionary War?

He felt the American colonies would be stronger if they were unified in some way.  

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

A secret organization led by Samuel Adams to, purpose was to rebel against the British policies and taxes

What was the economic impact of the French and Indian War on the American Colonies?

The British accumulated much debt due to the French and Indian War.  They believed that the colonists should help pay the debt through new taxes.  

Identify evidence of the social compact theory within the Declaration of Independence

Governments should protect its citizens’ rights and when it does not the citizens can change governments

Name the American advantages and disadvantages during the Revolutionary War.

Knew the land, had a fighting spirit, had George Washington as their leader/untrained army, few supplies, little ammunition and weapons

Name the British advantages and disadvantages during the Revolutionary War.

Had the greatest army and navy, had a greater population/supplies were hard to ship across the ocean, not sure of the land, far from home

Why is New Jersey considered the “Crossroads of the American Revolution”?  (List important New Jersey battles.)

Many important battles took place here: Trenton/Princeton, Monmouth and American & British troops traveled through NJ

What is significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Since the Americans won the battle, it convinced the French to ally with America in our fight for independence.

Who were the Hessians?

German mercenaries who helped the British during the American Revolution

What goods were exchanged during the Columbian Exchange?

Animals, plants, ideas and diseases

According to Jefferson, what are your “unalienable Rights”?

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

Patriot, Rebel

In which colony were the first battles of the Revolutionary War fought?

Massachusetts