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History test 1

Terms in this set (24)

Massachusetts
Founded by puritans
Rhode Island
Based on religious freedom
Connecticut
Constitution fundamental orders of Connecticut
New Hampshire
Founded by captain John Mason
Maine
Part of Massachusetts until 1820
New York
Originally called New Netherlands
New Jersey
Given to advisors of King Charles
Pennsylvania
Home of Quakers
Maryland
Catholic refuge; propriety colony
Virginia
Names after Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen"
Delaware
Lower counties of Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Latin for "Charles"
South Carolina
Grew sugarcane
Georgia
Debtor colony
Sugar act
Cut tax on foreign molasses in half
Quartering act
Required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops
Stamp act
Tax on most printed materials
Battle of Trenton
Boosted morale and support because of Washington's surprising win
Battle of Saratoga
-series of American victories
-considered turning point of war
-helped bring France into war on Americas side
-led to Spain, Germany, and Netherlands aiding the colonists
Battle of Yorktown
Decisive battle of the war, did not end the fighting
Led to surrender
James Madison
Father of the constitution
Edmond Randolph
Author of Virginia plan
William Peterson
Author of New Jersey plan
Author of the great compromise
Roger Sherman
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