Causes of the American Revolution
What war left Britain in debt before the American Revolution?
French and Indian War
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who commanded the Continental Army?
George Washington
What 1787 document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
U.S. Constitution
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What British law taxed newspapers and other printed materials?
Stamp Act
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What 1781 battle ended with a major British surrender?
Battle of Yorktown
What was America's first national constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
What amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
First Amendment
What phrase did colonists use to protest British taxes?
No taxation without representation
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What 1777 victory helped convince France to support the Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
What 1620 agreement established self-government among Plymouth settlers?
Mayflower Compact
What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What 1773 protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Which Enlightenment thinker argued for natural rights?
John Locke
What 1783 treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
What 1215 English document limited the king's power?
Magna Carta
What principle divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What religious revival encouraged colonists to question traditional authority?
Great Awakening
According to the Declaration, where does government get its power?
Consent of the governed
What revolution began in France in 1789?
French Revolution
What 1689 English document limited royal authority and protected parliamentary rights?
English Bill of Rights
What principle divides government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
Separation of powers