What was the name of law passed by Parliament that required colonists to put a tax label on all documents
Stamp Act
100
First shots of the Revolution
Lexington and Concord
100
Who was an important philosopher that was associated with the enlightenment in promoting ideas in the colonies
John Locke
100
What did Anti-federalists argue the Constitution needed in order for them to ratify it
Bill of Rights
200
what territory caused the french and indian war to break out
ohio valley
200
What was the name of the radical group founded by Samuel Adams in response to higher British taxes?
Sons of Liberty
200
Washington crossed this river on Christmas night to surprise the Hessians
Delaware
200
commander in chief of Continental Army
George Washington
200
The policy practiced by England during the 17th and 18th centuries of not enforcing laws and leaving the colonies relatively free to do as they pleased was known as
mercantilism
300
What prevented the colonists from crossing the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War
proclamation of 1763
300
What was Great Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party that included the closing of Boston Harbor?
Intolerable Acts
300
Major inspiration victory occurred during this battle when Washington surprise the Hessian's Christmas morning
Trenton
300
Known for his "give me liberty or give me death speech"
Patrick Henry
300
Debtor farmers of Massachusetts had their property foreclosed and seized by Massachusetts officials. Farmers responded in Massachusetts with the
Shay's Rebellion
400
What leader gained a reputation during the French and Indian War
George Washington
400
How did Colonists react to the intolerable acts
Assemblies in the colonies set up a committee of correspondence
400
The major battle was an important turning point during the war because it inspired France to agree to a Treaty of Alliance
Saratoga
400
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
400
The Senate being based on state representation part of the Great Compromise in order to please those who supported which plan?
New Jersey Plan
500
After the French and Indian War where did britain's land expand to
Mississippi River
500
What event was used as Propaganda after five colonists were killed by redcoats
Boston Massacre
500
Cornwallis was trapped and surrendered after this battle because of the help of the French
Yorktown
500
Ample called "Common Sense" was used to encourage colonists to declare their independence and written by
Thomas Paine
500
Who had the power to tax the states under the Articles of Confederation?