Before the War
What was the Quartering Act?
An act the British implemented allowing British soldiers to live in colonists' homes
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
What year was the Declaration of Independence published?
1776
What year did Columbus discover America?
1492
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What war happened in America that corresponded with the 7 years' war in England?
The French and Indian War
What was the name of the area in Pennsylvania in which Washington and his soldier spent the winter of 1778-78?
Valley Forge
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who is Virginia named after?
Queen Elizabeth
What government branch is the president the head of?
The executive branch
What document did Thomas Paine write that riled the people up against the king?
"Common Sense"
Name one advantage and one disadvantage that the American long rifle had compared to the British Musket.
1) More accurate at a longer distance
2) Took longer to load
3) Could not attach a bayonet
What are the first seven words of the Preamble to the Constitution?
"We the people of the United States..."
What document did the Pilgrims sign when they landed in America?
The Mayflower Compact
How many terms did Washington serve for as president?
Two
What was John Smith's rule that kept the settlers of Jamestown in line?
"He that will not work, shall not eat."
What were the first two battles of the Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What was the title of the document which was was the previous agreement between the states (before the Constitution)?
The Articles of Confederation
Who gave the "City on a Hill" Speech?
John Winthrop
Who was Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
How many people actually died in the Boston Massacre?
5 people died (Three instantly, 2 later)
What was the name of the battle that ended the Revolutionary war in 1781?
The Battle of Yorktown
What year was the Constitution ratified by the Constitutional Convention?
1788
The discovery of what plant in the south helps ensure the wealth of Virginia?
Tobacco
What political party was Jefferson the head of?
The Democratic-Republican party