American Revolution

A search warrant Writ of assistance

What prevented the colonists from moving into the Ohio Territory? Proclamation of 1763

What was the first direct tax on the colonies? Stamp Act

The policy used by the British to govern the colonies, economically speaking Mercantilism

What allowed Britain to have a monopoly over colonial government? Townshend Acts

The government which created the Continental Army and named Washington as general Continental Congress

His right as an Englisman Why did James Otis feel the need to write and criticize the British government? His right as an Englisman

Showed that the Americans could defeat the British -- even when close Bunker Hill

The colonial response to the Tea Act Boston Tea Party

The event which showed that British officials could receive a fair trial in the colonies Boston Massacre Trial

A rarely talked about British law; the reason for the Second Amendment Restraining Act

The area of British focus because of large support from landowners South

Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River The geographic markers of the territory given to America after the Revolution Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River

Battle which convinced the French to ally with the Americans Saratoga