13 Colonies
Government
Articles of Confederation
American Revolution
Independence & the constitution
100

What were the two main cash crops depended on by the southern colonies' 

Tobacco & Cotton 

100

This is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual rights.

Bill of Rights 

100

What was the main weakness of the AOC

Weak National Government 

100

What was the name of the person that led the Continental army 

George Washington 

100

This document, written in 1776, announced the American colonies' intention to break away from British rule.

Declaration of Independence
200

In response to taxation without representation, the colonists organized what 

Boycotts

Protests

Boston Tea Party

200

This document, signed in 1787, written by James Madison, established the framework for the U.S. government.

Constitution

200

Name one requirement to become a state

Gain a population of 60,000 white men 

Write a constitution that banned slavery

Apply to become a state 

200

What was the name of the battle that was the first Continental Army victory (turning point of the war) 

Battle of Saratoga

200

1st 10 Amendments

Bill of rights 

300

Colonists often worked under this system where they agreed to work for a certain number of years by signing a contract, in exchange for passage to America.

Indentured servant

300

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution 

James Madison 

300

What was the party that disagreed with the AOC

Federalists 

300

What was the name of the battle called the "shot heard round the world"

Battle of Lexington and Concord 

300

This document, adopted in 1781, served as the first constitution for the United States but was later replaced.

Articles of Confederation 

400

The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by this man as a refuge for Quakers in 1681.

William Penn 

400

This system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.

Checks and Balances

400

What was the system that allowed the western land to be expanded on and create new states

The Northwest Ordinance

400

What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution

Treaty of Paris

400

This 1787 document helped split Congress into a bicameral legislation and helped secure the ratification of the U.S. Constitution 

The Great Compromise 

500

Issued by King George III, this 1763 document forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflicts with Native Americans.

Proclamation of 1763

500

The plan that established a two-house legislature, with one house based on population and the other with equal representation.

Great Compromise

500

This 1786 event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles, as the federal government was unable to stop the uprising in Massachusetts.

Shays' Rebellion 

500
What was the name of the French commander that assisted the Americans military training 

Marquis de Lafayette 

500

This pamphlet, published by Thomas Paine in 1776, called for independence from Britain and inspired many colonists.

Common Sense

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