Terms Review II Developed by F. South & D. Martin The Revolutionary War and the War of 1812

Terms Review II The Revolutionary War and the War of 1812

Hit and run attacks during warfare.

Guerrilla War Tactics *These tactics were often used by the patriots during the Revolutionary War

Pride in and devotion to one’s country.

Nationalism

Ban on trade with another country.

Embargo *This was used by the U.S. prior to the War of 1812 as an attempt to stop England and France from interfering with U.S. trade.

Conflict between French and British in North America

French and Indian War *French fur traders and English settlers were in conflict over the land in the Ohio River Valley.

As a result of loosing the French and Indian War, what country had to give up much of its land in North America? French and Indian War *French fur traders and English settlers were in conflict over the land in the Ohio River Valley.

As a result of loosing the French and Indian War, what country had to give up much of its land in North America? France

* Great Britain incurred a huge debt as a result of the French and Indian War. To help pay for the war Parliament began taxing the colonies. The French and Indian War and taxation w/o representation were causes of the Revolutionary War.

The war raging in North America was known as the French and Indian War. What was the name of the war raging in Europe between the French and the English?

Seven Years War

What is the name of Great Britain’s law-making body?

Parliament

British soldiers shot five men in Boston, March 5, What name has been given to this event?

British soldiers shot five men in Boston, March 5, Boston Massacre

Who was King of England during the Revolutionary War?

King George III

Laws passed in Parliament to punish colonists for Boston Tea Party.

Intolerable Acts

Name the document sent to King George III by colonists urging a halt to the fighting until a peaceful resolution could be reached?

Olive Branch Petition

Group of colonial men who joined together to protest the Stamp Act and protect colonial liberties.

Group of colonial men who joined together to protest Stamp Act and protect colonial liberties. Sons of Liberty

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Wrote the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson

The most famous signature on the Declaration of Independence

John Hancock

Delivered the passionate “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” speech in the House of Burgesses.

Delivered passionate “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” speech in the House of Burgesses. Patrick Henry

Andrew Jackson led the United States in victory in this battle during the War of 1812.

Battle of New Orleans

* The Battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson a national hero. This notoriety may have helped him become elected President of the U.S. The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the War of 1812 had officially ended.

The act of seizing men from a ship or village and forcing them to serve in the navy.

Impressment

The treaty between Great Britain and the United States to end the Revolutionary War.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The treaty between Great Britain and the United States to end the War of Treaty of Paris (1783)

The treaty between Great Britain and the United States to end the War of Treaty of Ghent

The general who trained troops to fight in the Revolutionary War; later served as the first President of the United States.

The general who trained troops to fight in Revolutionary War, later served as the first President of the United States. George Washington

On December 16 th, 1773, some Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and threw tea into Boston Harbor in protest of the tax on tea.

Boston Tea Party

He led the Boston Tea Party.

Samuel Adams

The place where George Washington trained his troops to fight in the Revolutionary War.

Valley Forge

The first conflict of the Revolutionary War started at ____________and ________.

Lexington and Concord

A free black sailor killed at the Boston Massacre.

Crispus Attucks

Rights given at birth that cannot be taken away

Something given at birth. Unalienable Rights

Andrew Jackson, with the help of the Cherokee, defeated the Creeks. The Creeks were forced to give up much of their land in present day Alabama and Georgia. Name the battle.

Andrew Jackson, with the help of the Cherokee, defeated the Creeks; Creeks were forced to give up much of their land in present day American and Georgia. Battle of Horseshoe Bend

War from between the United States and Great Britain with Native Americans helping on both sides.

War of 1812 * War of 1812 is sometimes referred to as “the Second Rev. War”

The system or policy by which a country maintains foreign colonies, especially in order to exploit them economically. HINT: a country establishes colonies

The system or policy by which a country maintains foreign colonies, especially in order to exploit them economically. Colonialism

The complete control of a certain market.

Monopoly

Legal documents that allowed British customs officers to search for illegal goods without an owner’s permission. Hint: these written document assisted authorities in their searches

Legal documents that allowed British customs officers to search for illegal goods without an owner’s permission. Writs of Assistance

He rode from Boston to Concord to warn the patriots that the British were coming.

He rode from Boston to Concord to warn the Patriots that the British were coming. Paul Revere

Shawnee leader who organized Native American tribes to fight with British in case of war with the United States.

Tecumseh

Volunteers who trained to fight the British. Hint: they could be ready to fight almost immediately after being called to arms

Volunteers who trained to fight the British. Minutemen

Document that declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain.

Declaration of Independence

This 47 page pamphlet encouraged colonists to seek independence from Great Britain. This 47 page pamphlet encouraged colonists to seek independence from Great Britain.

Common Sense

Name the author of Common Sense. Name the author of Common Sense.

Name the author of Common Sense. Thomas Paine Name the author of Common Sense. Thomas Paine

What person is remembered as a traitor in the Revolutionary War? What person is remembered as a traitor in the Revolutionary War?

What person is remembered as a traitor in the Revolutionary War? Benedict Arnold What person is remembered as a traitor in the Revolutionary War? Benedict Arnold

What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War? What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War? Saratoga * France came to the aid of the patriots after this battle. What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War? Saratoga * France came to the aid of the patriots after this battle.