Colonies
The original colonies are often referred to as
What are the 13 Colonies?
Hit-and-run tactics used in war
What is Guerrilla Warfare?
This group supported the ratification of a new Constitution
Who are the Federalists?
This famous General became the first President of the United States
Who was George Washington?
This individual is known for writing the Declaration of Independence and winning the election in 1800.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
What is New York City?
This town in Virginia is where General Cornwallis surrendered, ending the War of Independence.
What is Yorktown?
This plan was proposed based on representation by population
What was the Virginia Plan?
This rebellion in Western Pennsylvania was over a new tax on a popular liquor
What was the Whiskey Rebellion
This expedition mapped out much of the newly purchased Louisiana Territory
What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
This region of the colonies was mostly populated by Puritans
What is New England?
This battle started the Revolutionary War known for the "shot heard around the world"
What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
This state decided not to show up to the Constitutional Convention
What is Rhode Island?
This famous address warned Americans about political parties and getting involved in European wars
What was Washington's Farewell Address?
This group of people generally supported going to war with Great Britain
What are "War Hawks"?
The French and Indian War started over a dispute in a river valley in this state
What is Ohio?
This Prussian (modern-day Germany) general played a crucial role in training the American Army at Valley Forge.
Who was Baron Fredrich Von Steuben?
This rebellion in Massachusetts was led by a group of angry veterans of the Revolutionary War and convinced the founding fathers that a new Constitution was needed
What was Shay's Rebellion?
This man was the leader of the Federalist Party and introduced many reforms to help build the young American Economy
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
This treaty ended the War of 1812
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This English colony was abandoned in 1590 with the settlers never being found...
What was Roanoke?
This document was sent to King George III asking for peace which was rejected
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
There was this many delegates at the Constitutional Convention
What is 55 delegates?
This famous scandal where three French government officials asked America for a massive bribe damaged relations between the US and France
What was the XYZ Affair?
This American Admiral rallied his force to victory by moving around on a rowboat during the Battle of Lake Erie
Who was Oliver Hazard Perry?