Actual Unit 1

Why did the French and Dutch settle North America?

To try to find the new land without the british knowing
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Roanoke, then Jamestown
How did John Smith help to save Jamestown?

He brought people that he knoew would build a colonie and make it work
What rold did JOgn Rolfe play in Jamestown?

He established it and made cash crops there
WHat colony did the Puritans settle?

Massachusetts
What colony did the Quakers settle?

Pennsylcania
What was a writ of assistance?

allowed British customs officials to search any colonial building
Who wrote "Common Sense"?

Thomas Paine
What was teh Sons of LIberty?

A protesting group against the British Government
What was the fisrst military battle of the American Revolution?

Bunker Hill
Where did the continential army score its first win?

Battle of Trenton
Name the final battle of the American Revolution

Battle of Yorktown
What was the Annapolis convention?

An act to try and stop taxing
What major issues were discussed in the Philidelphia Convention?

Amending the Articles of Confederation

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