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Ch2 Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the Boston Massacre | Incident on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers fired on colonists in Boston, resulting in the death of five civilians. |
| What was the Boston Port Act | Coercive Act that closed the port of Boston until the East India Company was repaid for the destroyed tea during the Boston Tea Party. |
| What was the Massachusetts Government Act | Coercive Act that restricted self-government in Massachusetts by altering the colonial charter and increasing the power of the royal governor. |
| What was the Administration of Justice Act | Coercive Act allowing royal officials accused of crimes in the colonies to be tried in Britain instead of in the colonies. |
| What was the Quartering Act | Act requiring colonial assemblies to provide housing and provisions for British troops stationed in the colonies. |
| What was the Declaration of Rights and Grievances | Document from the First Continental Congress (1774) expressing loyalty to the king but protesting various acts and policies violating colonial rights, calling for repeal. |
| Declaration of Independence | Document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule and asserting inalienable rights. |
| Name three advantages that the colonists had during the Revolutionary War. | -Knowledge of local terrain. -Motivation for independence. -Guerrilla warfare tactics. |
| Name three disadvantages that the colonists faced during the Revolutionary War. | -Lack of a professional army. -Limited resources and funds. -Internal divisions (loyalists vs. patriots). |
| Name three advantages that the British had during the Revolutionary War. | -Professional and well-trained army. -Superior naval power. -Access to greater resources and wealth. |
| Name three disadvantages that the British faced during the Revolutionary War. | -Fighting on unfamiliar terrain. -Overreliance on traditional military tactics. -Distance from home base. |
| How did voting rights expand during the Revolutionary War? | Voting rights expanded as states reevaluated eligibility criteria, relaxing property ownership requirements. |
| What does freedom of religion ensure for individuals? | Freedom of religion ensures individuals have the right to practice their chosen religion without government interference, preventing the establishment of an official religion. |
| How did women's rights change during the Revolutionary War? | -Women took on increased responsibilities during the war. -They managed farms and businesses in men's absence. -This contributed to shifts in societal attitudes about women's roles. |
| Vocabulary: Customs duty | A tax imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders. |
| Vocabulary: Nonimportation agreement | A pledge or agreement among merchants and traders not to import or purchase goods from a specific source, often as a form of protest or economic coercion. |
| Vocabulary: Writ of assistance | A legal document that grants law enforcement or customs officials the authority to search premises for evidence of smuggling without the need for a specific warrant. |
| Vocabulary: Committee of correspondence | A group or committee formed in each American colony to facilitate communication and coordination between the colonies, especially during times of political unrest or resistance against British rule |
| Vocabulary: Minutemen | A member of a civilian militia during the American Revolution who pledged to be ready for military service with only a minute's notice. |
| Vocabulary: Guerrilla warfare | Unconventional and irregular warfare tactics, often involving hit-and-run attacks, ambushes, and other tactics suited for a smaller, more mobile force. |
| Vocabulary: Morale | The mental and emotional condition of an individual or group, often reflecting their confidence, enthusiasm, and overall sense of well-being |
| Vocabulary: Republic | A form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an emphasis on the rule of law. |
| Vocabulary: Emancipation | The act or process of setting individuals, especially slaves, free from legal, social, or political restrictions. |
| Vocabulary: Manumission | The voluntary release or freeing of enslaved individuals by their owners |
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