American Revolution Test Cram Guide

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French and Indian War: Nations Involved

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Britain (with many American colonists and some Native allies) vs. France (with many Native allies).

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French and Indian War: Main Conflict

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Control of North America, especially the Ohio River Valley and the fur trade.

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Outcome of French and Indian War on Britain’s Relationship with Colonies

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Britain won Canada and lands to the Mississippi, but had a huge war debt, leading to 'salutary neglect,' stationed troops, and taxed the colonies (Sugar/Stamp Acts), increasing conflict and resentment.

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Proclamation of 1763

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A royal line along the Appalachians that forbade settlement west of the mountains to limit conflict with Native nations, angering colonists who wanted that land.

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First Continental Congress (1774): Reason for Calling

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To respond to the Coercive/Intolerable Acts after the Boston Tea Party and coordinate a united colonial response.

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First Continental Congress: Decisions Made

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Adopted the Continental Association, sent a petition of rights to the king, urged colonies to train militias, and agreed to meet again.

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Second Continental Congress (1775): Major Decisions

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Formed the Continental Army, chose Washington as commander, issued the Olive Branch Petition, managed the war, printed money, and moved toward independence.

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Commander Appointed by Second Continental Congress

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George Washington.

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Early challenges faced by the Continental Army

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Short enlistments, poor training and supplies, disease/desertion, little money, and no real navy.

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Washington's leadership in the Continental Army

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Avoided catastrophic battles, used surprise/strategy (Trenton, Princeton), held the army together through Valley Forge, accepted training from von Steuben, and kept morale and discipline.