Declaration of Independence
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Philadelphia
Colonist hit a British soldier and shots were fired
Boston Massacre
Who said "The British are coming?"
Paul Revere
How many states were there during this time?
13
What is a preamble?
The introduction of a document/the beginning statement
What was the purpose of the Declaration
Freedom from the British
Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
Who was the British King during the Revolutionary War? Name and Number
King George III
How many states needed to approve laws under the Articles?
9
What is ratify?
To sign something into law/make it legal
What are the three unalienable rights mentioned
Life,Liberty,Pursuit of Happiness
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
Convinced France to join the war effort
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
What document ended the war and came before the Articles of Confederation?
Treaty of Paris
What is a debit?
An amount taken from/subtract from profit
Who was the main author of the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson
Which battle was a turning point for the colonists?
Saratoga
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What event showed the weakness of the Articles?
Shays Rebellion
What kind of economy is in the United States and BizTown?
Free Enterprise/Free Market
What is the year the Declaration was adopted?
1776
What battle is considered the first major battle of the Revolution?
Lexington/Concord
What was Thomas Paine's contribution during this period?
Common Sense
What was the major weakness of the Articles?
Federal government could not tax
How Many parts (Branches)of the government do we have in the United States?
3