Seven Year War
The Seven Years War ended in
1763
What strategy did the colonists use against the British
guerrilla warfare
What is the Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments
George Washington was the
What is first president
The Louisiana Purchase contained how many states
7
Name the person that started the Seven Years War
Fredrick the Great of Prussia
How long did the Revolutionary War last
Seven Years
How long did it take Franklin and the other delegates to produce a new constitution
Four months
Who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
When was the Louisiana territory purchased
1803
List the countries that were in the Seven Years War
France, Austria, Saxony, Sweden and Russia
What's the main reason that caused the Americans to fight against the British
to stop British attemps to impose greater control over the colonies
How many of the states have to agree to the new government of the United States to existence
9 of 13
At what age did George Washington own slaves?
11
Who were the lead explorers of the territory
Lewis and Clark
The Seven Years War was caused by
An attempt by the Austrian habsburgs to win back the province of Silesia
Why did the U S currency start losing value during the Revolutionary war
It was not backed by a physical asset like gold or silver but also too many bills were printed
Who proposed a bill of rights is included in the constituion
George Mason
Who did George Washington command for the American Revolution?
The Continental Army.
Why was Spain mad that the French sold the Louisiana Colony to the US
Since the Treaty of San Idefonso was violated, France would get the land back if spain did not want it
What ended the Seven Years War
Treaty of Paris 1763
After the Revolutionary War ended, what document was written and why did its weakness soon become apparent
The Articles of Confederation it was weak because Congress did not have the power to tax, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, no executive branch to enforce any laws, and no national court system. The AOC had very limited power.
Name one of the three delegates that refused to sign without the Bill of Rights
Elbridge Gerry, Edmund Randolph and George Mason
What was George Washington's first career?
A Surveyor.
Why was the Louisiana Colony useless to the French
Because they could not start an empire without Haiti