Revolutionary War
The first major battle of the Revolutionary War had the British and Americans fighting at which hill?
Bunker Hill
Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of America's "First Constitution?"
The Articles of Confederation
What was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress (Legislative)
Preamble
Which river did George Washington famously cross in the night to catch Hessian Mercenaries by surprise on Christmas?
Delaware River
Which American was the colonial ambassador to France during the Revolutionary War?
Benjamin Franklin
When prices go up and money loses value.
Inflation
Where were most powers left under the Articles of Confederation?
To the states
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote which famous documents?
The Federalist Papers
Which two European powers fought with the Americans against the British during the Revolution?
Spain and France
Which Anti-Federalist argued that a "President may easily become a king" and wanted a Bill of Rights?
Patrick Henry
A law to describe how to organize territory.
Ordinance
How many states had to ratify the Articles of Confederation to approve new laws?
All of them (Thirteen)
Which two states came up with Plans for the Constitution (one based on size of population and the other based on equality for all states)?
New Jersey and Virginia
Which British General surrendered to the Colonists at Yorktown?
Lord Cornwallis
Who was elected President of the United States at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Representatives sent to represent the states at the Constitutional Convention were known as...
Delegates
Which group of people was against a strong national government and wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation?
Anti-Federalists
Additions to be added on to the Constitution at a later time were known as...
Amendments
Where did George Washington spend the winter of 1777 and 1778 training his soldiers how to be well disciplined?
Valley Forge
Which poor Massachusetts farmer led a rebellion against taxes in Massachusetts and the Articles of Confederation?
Daniel Shays
Each branch of government having powers over the others was known as...
Checks and balances
What year were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified by all 13 states?
1781
What was the name of the agreement which created 2 branches of Congress (one based on population, one based on equality)?
The Great Compromise