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What was the protest by farmers in western Massachusetts who were angry about high property taxes called?
Shays Rebellion
A territory could apply for statehood once it reached a population of
sixty thousand free inhabitants
July 4th celebrates what?
The declaration of independence
what was a law passed under the Articles of Confederation
Northwest ordinance
The government struggled to end the rebellion, which showed that the national government was too weak to effectively govern the country and led to the creation of the
U.S. Constitution
What is the townshend act?
Taxes on everyday goods
What was the group called that led all the protest and boycotts as a result of the imposed laws?
Sons of liberty
What document imposed taxes on imported molasses and sugar?
The sugar Act
What did the sons of liberty dress as in order to disguise themselves during the boston tea party?
Mohawk indians
Who was the leaders of the first continental army?
George Washington
After gaining independence, the United States created its first system of government called
Articles of confederation
The French and the British claimed the same land, which led to war. What was this land called?
The Ohio river valley
The national government had many weaknesses; it could not
Enforce laws, collect taxes or settle disputes
What did british leaders think the colonist where hiding in the town of concord?
Weapons
A Religious movement in the English colonies during the mid 1700's?
The First great awakening
Because the colonists feared a strong central government and abuse of power, the national government could do what 4 things?
Declare War, Make Peace, Borrow Money, Operate Post offices
Define the quartering act
Housing soldiers and supplying them
Who led the sons of liberty?
Samuel Adams
A person who is loyal to the British government is considered what?
loyalist
define Unalienable Rights
Naturals rights that no government can take away
Who created the engraving of the boston massacre?
Paul Revere
What phrase became popular meaning "we do not want to be taxed if we cannot have representation"
NO taxation without representation
The proclamation of 1763 banned colonist from settling where?
west of the Appalachian mountains
A colonist who wanted independence from the british was considered a what?
Patriot
This person encouraged her husband to include women in the Declaration to ensure their rights were not denied in the new nation
Abigail Adams (Wife of John Adams)