A Level History: American
Revolution 2026 |
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, the great awakening Religious revival in the American colonies of the eighteenth century during which
a number of new Protestant churches were established.
the enlightenment A philosophical movement which started in Europe in the 1700's and spread to the
colonies, it emphasised reason and the scientific method.
religious tolerance no religious domination from a specific group
bluewater policy distract the french in europe while taking the colonies
the albany congress (1754) met to discuss native american policy as the colonists wanted to form
alliances with native americans
Fort Duquesne French fort that was site of first major battle of French and Indian War; General
Washington led unsuccessful attack on French troops
Quiberon Bay (1759) Battle in which the British defeated the French navy, preventing
reinforcements being sent to the colonies
Capture of Quebec (1759) British capture of Quebec which led to the end of the French and Indian
War. French suffered an embarrassing defeat.
Glourious Revolution In 1688 Parliament removed King James 2nd from the throne and asked William
and Mary Netherland to rule
Pontiac's Rebellion (1763) An Indian uprising after the French and Indian War, led by an Ottowa chief
named Pontiac. They opposed British expansion into the western Ohio Valley and
began destroying British forts in the area. The attacks ended when Pontiac was
killed.
the proclamation line (1763) boundary of white settlement running across the appalachians to minimise
native american conflict, this angered colonists with claims to land
the sugar act (1764) law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar
imported by the colonies
Revolution 2026 |
Comprehensive Study
Guide, Causes, Key
Events, Practice Questions
& Exam Prep
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, the great awakening Religious revival in the American colonies of the eighteenth century during which
a number of new Protestant churches were established.
the enlightenment A philosophical movement which started in Europe in the 1700's and spread to the
colonies, it emphasised reason and the scientific method.
religious tolerance no religious domination from a specific group
bluewater policy distract the french in europe while taking the colonies
the albany congress (1754) met to discuss native american policy as the colonists wanted to form
alliances with native americans
Fort Duquesne French fort that was site of first major battle of French and Indian War; General
Washington led unsuccessful attack on French troops
Quiberon Bay (1759) Battle in which the British defeated the French navy, preventing
reinforcements being sent to the colonies
Capture of Quebec (1759) British capture of Quebec which led to the end of the French and Indian
War. French suffered an embarrassing defeat.
Glourious Revolution In 1688 Parliament removed King James 2nd from the throne and asked William
and Mary Netherland to rule
Pontiac's Rebellion (1763) An Indian uprising after the French and Indian War, led by an Ottowa chief
named Pontiac. They opposed British expansion into the western Ohio Valley and
began destroying British forts in the area. The attacks ended when Pontiac was
killed.
the proclamation line (1763) boundary of white settlement running across the appalachians to minimise
native american conflict, this angered colonists with claims to land
the sugar act (1764) law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar
imported by the colonies
