Why Is the Mayflower Compact Important?

1. Why Is the Mayflower Compact Important?

2. The Mayflower Compact is important because it is an example of representative government. The men of the Mayflower formed a civil body politic.

3. Who helped to make the colony of Jamestown successful?

4. Captain John Smith made Jamestown successful as he made all the men work together for the success of the colony.

5. What were some of the pull factors that drew Europeans to migrate to America?

6. Europeans were drawn to North America for religious reasons (spread Christianity to the Native Americans) and Economic reasons. The European countries were economic rivals in competition for the great wealth in North America.

7. Explain the meaning and importance of the “3 G’s”.

8. God – religious freedom Glory – to make a name for themselves Gold – to make money

9. Who founded the colony of Pennsylvania? For what purpose?

10. William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a safe haven for Quakers who were persecuted in England due to their religion.

11. What does the Colony Era refer to?

12. The years 1500-1770 in colonial America.

13. Be familiar with key figures of the Revolutionary Era. Including: Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, and Ethan Allen.

14. Patrick Henry – A political leader, persuaded the Burgesses to go against The Stamp Act. Paul Revere – rode to alert the patriots that the British were coming. Ethan Allen – mounted an expedition with Benedict Arnold known as the Green Mountain boys to seize Fort Ticonderoga.

15. What is the significance of the year 1776?

16. In 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. At this time we broke away from England. 1787 is the year of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphian, Penn. The Convention began in June and ended on September 17th Constitution Day. The end result was creation of the U.S. Constitution.

17. Name a grievance from the Declaration of Independence that is addressed in the Bill of Rights.

18. Quartering troops in private homes without the consent of the owner of the home and unreasonable search and seizure.

19. Be able to explain the Bill of Rights.

21. Where did the Continental Army suffer terrible conditions for the troops?

22. The Continental Army suffered terrible conditions at Valley Forge, Penn. During the winter of 1777-78. Soldiers suffered from lack of shelter, food, clothing and supplies.

23. Review the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Americans and British troops at the start of the Revolutionary War.

24. American Advantages – Fought on their own ground and had stakes if the men lost the war. George Washington was our general. American Disadvantages – untrained volunteers, smaller army, and some people left their army to go to Britain’s army. British Advantages – Larger army, well-trained, and had some Americans fight for them. British Disadvantages – 3,000 miles from familiar land and hired men with no stakes if they lost the war.

25. What is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?Why?

26. The Battle of Saratoga, New York is the turning point in the Revolutionary War because after the Americans win at Saratoga the French decided to join the Americans in the war against the British.

27. What is the last major victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

28. The last major battle of the American Revolution is the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia. After defeat at Yorktown, the British decided the war was too costly to continue fighting against the Americans.

29. Name the most important accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress.

30. The most important accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress was the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

31. What was the official end of the Revolutionary War?

32. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 was the official end of the Revolutionary War.

33. Define guerrilla warfare.

34. A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands or warriors suing tactics such as sudden ambushes.

35. Define the Sons of Liberty. What major event did the Sons of Libertyparticipate in?

36. The Sons of Liberty was an organization for protesting British policies of taxation and civil freedoms in the colonies. The Sons of Liberty were involved in the Stamp Act and Boston Tea Party.

37. What is meant by the phrase “…the shot heard round the world.”

38. This line is a reference from a poem by Emerson. It refers to the beginning of the Revolutionary War with the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

39. What is John Paul Jones known for?

40. Jones is known for pitting the Bonhomme Richard against the British warship, Serapis. After fighting for a while, the captain of the Serapis asked Jones if he was ready to surrender. Jones responded, “I have not yet begun to fight.” In the end the Serapis surrendered.

41. What do Layayette, Von Steuben, and Kosciusko have in common?

42. These men were Europeans who aided the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Lafayette, a Frenchman, was a soldier and trusted friend of Washington, Von Steuben was a German who drilled our troops to strengthen our army and Kosciusko was a Polish engineer who helped the Americans build bridges.

43. Why is Thomas Paine famous?

44. Paine is famous for writing the pamphlet, Common Sense that encouraged colonists to break away from England and fight for independence.

45. Name the leader of the Continental Army.

46. George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army.

47. Who published Poor Richard’s Almanac?

48. Franklin published Poor Richard’s Almanac is a calendar filled with advice, philosophy and wise sayings.

49. Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

50. Jefferson is the main author of the Declaration of Independence, although a committee of four other men helped edit the document for Jefferson.