Social Studies Chapter 6

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independence

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the freedom to govern on one’s own.

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resolution

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A formal group statement.

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declaration

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An official statement.

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preamble

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an introduction; first part.

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grievance

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A complaint.

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commanderinchief

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A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation.

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earthwork

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A wall made of earth and stone.

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olivebranch

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An ancient symbol of peace.

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monopoly

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The complete control of a product or good by one person or group.

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blockade

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To use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor.

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quarter

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To provide or pay for housing.

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petition

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A signed request made to an official person or organization.

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minutemen

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A member of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British.

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revolution

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A sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government.

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representation

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To have someone speak or act for you.

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treason

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The act of working against one’s own government.

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congress

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A formal meeting of government representatives.

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boycott

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to refuse to buy or use goods or services.

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repeal

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To cancel, or undo, a law.

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imperialpolicy

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Laws and orders issued by the British government.

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protest

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To work against or object to a certain policy.

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alliance

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A formal agreement among groups or individuals.

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delegate

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A representative.

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parliament

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The lawmaking branch of the British government.

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proclamation

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A public announcement.

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budget

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A plan for spending money.

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The Ohio VAlley

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Stretches along the Ohio River from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River. The British saw it as an area of trade. The frRench used it to connedt their lands in New France and Louisiana.

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Cause of French and Indian War

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The French built forts in the Ohio Valley to defend the land and the British saw this as an ace of War. Both France and England claimed the land in the Ohio Valley\

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Proclamation of 1763

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After the French and Indian War, King George III told the Native Americans that the land west of the Appalachians belonged to the Native Americans but most British settlers ignored this because they wanted to move there.

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How did the British plan on paying for the cost of the French and Indian War

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Parliament passes new takes on the colonists like the Sugar Act.

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Stamp Act

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law passed by parliament to tax paper (like newspaper) -

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No Taxation without representation

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angry feeling by the colonists because Parliament was collecting taxes but not letting them have a say in government.

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How did the colonists react to "imperial Policies"?

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1 Committee on Correspondence
2 boycott of English Goods
3 Boston Tea Party

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Sons and Daughters of Liberty

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Colonists that worked together against the stanp act - organized boycotts

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Committees of Correspondence

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formed to help spread information between colonies. Samuel Adams formed one in Boston.

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Townshend Acts

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New taxes passed on imports such as glass, tea, paint and paper. Led to more boycotts - most repealed except tea tax.

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The Boston Massacre

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Colonist were angered by the British soldiers and made fun of them. Fights broke out and the worst one resulted in 5 colonist being shot.

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Boston Tea party

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Britain's East INdia Co. had a monopoly on tea -colonist boycotted it and some Sons of Liberty dressed as members of the Mohawk tribe and boarded British ships, some believe that Sam Adams was behind this.

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The Coercive Acts

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Called the Intolerable Acts.
Laws passed by th British to force or coerce the colonists to follow new laws. Forced the colonists to quarter British soldiers. Give them food and housing.

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The First Continental Congress

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met in Philadelphia - sent a signed petition to the king reminding him of their basic rights as British citizens. They voted to stop trade with Britain and to form militia, or armies of citizens.

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Lexington and Concord

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The beginning of the American Revolution . The minutemen were warned by Paul Revere and were waiting for the British soldiers.

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Second Continental Congress

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Colonies agreed to give money to pay for food and suplies for the Continental Army - whose commander and Chief was George Washington.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Actually was Breed's Hill. The British won but learned that fighting the colonists would not be easy.

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The olive Branch petition

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Given to King George III by the colonists - asking for peace.

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Common Sense

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Written by Thomas Paine who thought the cololnist should govern themselves - calls for independence.

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Richard Henry Lee

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called for a resolution for independence.

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Delcaration of Independence

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The first draft was written by Thomas Jefferson - it included grievances against King George III

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July 4 , 1776

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Congress voted to accept the Declaratons' wording.

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Articles of Confederation

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the first formal government.
It helped to keep the states together during the war. It was written by a committe headed by John Dickinson. It was a weak form of government because it gave limited powers to the national government and most to states.