Prelude to Revolution
This conflict with the French was won by the British, but left them with little money.
What was the French & Indian War?
This commander of colonial forces led his men across the Delaware River on Christmas Day to surprise and defeat British forces.
Who was George Washington?
This initial system of government left the US unable to coin money, tax, or create an army.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
This proto-party, headed by Alexander Hamilton, supported the creation of a strong federal government via the Constitution.
Who were the Federalists?
This famous President came to power after leading the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Who was George Washington?
In this event, colonists dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the ocean to protest British taxes.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
During the revolutionary war, this group gained an advantage through excellent strategy, leadership, and morale.
What was the Colonial Army/ who were the colonists?
This political government, created by the Federalists, created a new system of government for the United States.
What was the US Constitution?
This proto-party fell apart following the ratification of the US Constitution.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
If it were not for a former enemy, Alexander Hamilton, convincing members of congress to vote for him, this president may have lost the election.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
After having various objects thrown at them by angry colonists, British troops fired upon American colonists in this event.
What was the Boston Massacre?
Long supply lines and unfamiliar terrain were disadvantages for this faction during the Revolutionary War.
Who were the British?
These essays, created to build support for the US Constitution, numbered 85 at completion.
What are the Federalist Papers?
Under the Washington Administration, southerners mostly supported this political party, possibly because they believed in an agriculture-based economy.
Who were Democratic-Republicans?
Under President Adams, these acts changed various immigration laws.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts? / What were the Alien Acts?
This act permitted British troops to stay in colonists' homes whenever neccessary.
What was the Quartering Act?
This powerful ally helped colonists secure victory against Great Britain.
What is France?
Increasing foreclosures led to this major event, which highlighted the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
What was Shays' Rebellion?
This political group supported the creation of a National Bank.
Who were the Federalists?
This famous acquisition was enabled in part by President Jefferson's excellent relationship with France.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This phrase became the slogan of colonists frustrated with the barrage f taxes from Great Britain.
What was "no taxation without representation"?
This historical battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
While creating the Constitution, the Great Compromise created these two chambers of congress.
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate?
This addition to the Constitution was championed by the Anti-Federalists to prevent tyranny from the national government.
What was the Bill of Rights?
This agreement with Spain enabled the US to use the Mississippi River.
What was Pinckney's Treaty?