Chapter 4 History Test

"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."

Administration of Justice Act

Following the heavy losses at these 2 major battles, Washington over- winters in Valley Forge, PA... hint 1777

Brandywine and Germantown

Washington was forced to surrender to a French force at the of the meadows on July 4, 1754. Washington and his force of about 300 were under siege by a French force of 700 at _________.

Fort Necessity

This battle was all militia on militia... we won btw

King's Mountain

Shot heard round the world...

Lexington

New York abstained from voting for Independence, leaving a 12-0 vote in favor of Independence... the last state to be swayed was...

Maryland

For taking away our Charters, abolishing most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments For suspending our own Legislatures and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us all cases whatsoever

Massachusetts Government Act

We fought on the side of the Brits (Native Tribe)

Mohawks

Which colony had the most number of Loyalists?

New York

What did PA delegate John Dickinson propose, much to the chagrin of the MA delegates, especially John Adams?

Olive Branch Petition

What American became famous after he personally issued the Stamp Act Resolutions? (also where he became famous for his saying)

Patrick Henry

In which city were the first and second Continental Congress held?

Philadelphia

England wins and ties land as part of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, and the new border becomes the Appalachian Mountains by this decree.

Proclamation Line of 1763

"For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these colonies."

Quebec Act

"For imposing Taxes on us without our consent"

Sugar and Stamp Acts

Which founder was not at the Treaty of Paris of 1783? (he left too late from the colonies to get there in time)

Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote "Common Sense"?

Thomas Paine

The famous crossing the Delaware picture of GW depicts his foray into NJ to fight this battle and decisive win...

Trenton