Monday, October 8, 2012

Chapter 5 Study Guide


Know the following terms:
Boycott –
Militia –
Blockade –
Minutemen –
Cede –
Alliance –
Mercenary –
Monopoly –
Know the following ideas:

Who captured Fort Ticonderoga?
What did the Albany Plan of Union try to accomplish?

What was the Proclamation of 1763?
Why did the colonists resent the Tea Act?

 What was the Stamp Act?
Who fired the first shot of the American Revolution?

What was the Olive Branch Petition?
At what gathering was George Washington chosen as commander of the continental army?

What was the 1st step that the 2nd Continental Congress took in preparation for war?
What two groups of people surrounded soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

 Name the 4 Intolerable Acts.
Explain the differences in beliefs between the Loyalist and the Patriots.

 Explain why the French and Indian War began, and the results of the war for the French, the British, and Native Americans. Use details from the chapter.

              Describe the Battle of Bunker Hill, and explain why the battle was important for the colonists. Use information from the chapter.

 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Test Next Thursday

I tried to send it to Mrs. Brodie in time but I did not make it. So I am sending this e-mail out letting you know about it. we will be reviewing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to be ready for this test. Thank you for your time.